Question

the denominator of a fraction is greater then the numerator by 8. if the numerator is increased by 17 and the denominator is decreased by 1 the fraction obtained is 3/2 find the first unknown fraction

Answer 1

Answer:

13/21

Step-by-step explanation:

let the fraction be x ,

(x+8)

A. T. Q,

x+17 =3

x+8-1 2

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

=>2x+34=3x+21

=>x=13

real fraction= 13 = 13

13+8 21

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