Question

Q2) The denominator of a rational number is greater than its numerator by 8.If
the numerator is increased by 17 and denominator is decreased by 1 the
number obtained is 3/2 find the rational number.​

Answer 1

Answer:

13

Step-by-step

Let the numerator be x

So,denominator will be x+8

x+17\x+8-1=3\2

x+17\x+7=3\2

2(x+17)=3(x+7)

2x+34=3x+21

2x-3x=21-34

-x=-13

x=13