Question

the denominator of a rational number is 3 more than the numerator is increased by 8 and denominator is decreased by 1 the number obtained is 5/4 . find the rational number.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numerator be x.

∴ The denominator = x+3

The equation will form as:

x+8 / x+3-1 = 5/4

=> x+8 / x+2 = 5/4

=> 4(x+8) = 5(x+2)  by cross multiplication

=> 4x+32 = 5x+10

=> 32-10 = 5x-4x

=> 22 = x

So, the fraction is 22/25.

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

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