Question

If a certain number is added to both the numerator and denominator of the fraction 7 5 , the result is 5 3 . Find the number.

Answer 1

Hi....
The solution is:-
Let the number be some x then
7+x/5+x =5/3
21+3x=25+5x
Therefore on solving x= - 2
The number is - 2..
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