Question

one number is 10/3 larger than the other. the doubled sum of these numbers is 39/2. what is the smallest number?

Answer 1

one number = x

second number = x + 10/3

2(x + x + 10/3) = 39/2

2x + 10/3 = 39/4

2x = 39/4 - 10/3 =  117 - 40/12  = 77/12

x = 77/24

Smallest number = 77/24