Question

If the denominator of a fraction is increased by 4, then the fraction becomes 5/8. If the numerator is 11 less than the denominator, find the numerator.

Answer 1

Answer:

75/68

Step-by-step explanation:

denominator=x

numerator = 11-x

if denominator= x+4

Thn fraction = 5/8

11-x/x+4 = 5/8

cross multiply

88-8x=5x+20

68=13x

x=68/13

now

11-68/13

75/13

∴ fraction = 75/13/68/13

=75/13*13/68

=75/68

I hope its correct!