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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Step-by-step explanation:
Let the numerator of the rational number be x.
So as per the given condition, the denominator will be x + 8.
The rational number will be
x
x
+
8
According to the given condition,
x
+
17
x
+
8
−
1
=
3
2
x
+
17
x
+
7
=
3
2
3(x + 7) = 2(x + 17)
3x + 21 = 2x + 34
3x – 2x + 21 – 34 = 0
x – 13 = 0
x = 13
The rational number will be
= x
x+8
= 13
13+8
Rational number = 13/21
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