the denominator of a fraction is greater than the numerator by 8. if the numerator is increased by 17 and denominator is decreased by 1,the number obtained is 3/2,find the fraction.
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The denominator of a rational number is greater than its numerator by 8. If the numerator is increased by 17 and the denominator is decreased by 1, the number obtained is 3/2.
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Answer:
N = 45 and D= 53
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Let the numerator and denominator be N and D
D= N+8 (given)
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(N+17) ÷ (D-1). = 3÷2
≈>2(N+17) = 3(D-1)
≈>2(N+17)=3(N-7) ------ (Putting value of D in terms of N)
≈>2N+34=3N-21
≈>2N-3N= -21-34
≈> -N = -45
≈> N = 45
Thus , D= 45+8 = 53
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