Question

The denominator of a rational no. is 1 greater than its numerator . If the numerator is increased by 17 and the denominator is decreased by 1 the number becomes 27. Find the rational no.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

let the denominator be x,

so, the numerator would be x +1

According to question,

x+17/x+1-1 = 27

=>x+17 = 27(x)

=>x+17 = 27x

=>17 = 27x - x

=>17 = 26x

=>x = $\frac{17}{26}$

numerator is x = $\frac{17}{26}$

denominator is x+1 = $\frac{17}{26}$ +1 = $\frac{43}{26}$