Question

8. The numerator of a fraction is 1 less than its
denominator. If the numerator is increased by
4 and the denominator is increased by 5, the
new fraction becomes 4/5.What is the original
fraction?

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Answer 1

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

Let the denominator be x

The numerator be (x-1)

So the fraction =x-1/x

Aq

(x-1)+4/x+5=4/5

x+3/x+5=4/5

4(x+5)=5(x+3)

4x+20=5x+15

5x-4x=20-15

x=5 (the denominator)

x-1=5-1=4 (the numerator)

Hence the fraction is 4/5

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