Question

The denominator of a rational number is greater than its numerator by 8. If the

denominator is decreased by 1 and numerator is increased by 17, the number obtained

is 3/2. Find the rational number.S​

Answer 1

Answer:

let number be x

Step-by-step explanation:

x+17/x+8-1=3/2 2x+34=3x+21 2x-3x=21-34 x=13 rational number means 13/21

Answer 2

Answer:

let the number is x÷y

by solving according to questions condition

x=55 and y=47.

the number is 55÷47=1.17