Question

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.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

13/21

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numerator be x.

The original fraction= x/x+8

New fraction= x+17/x+8-1

3/2= x+17/x+7

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

3x+21= 2x + 34

3x-2x= 34-21

x= 13

x+8= 21

Hence, the fraction is 13/21