Question

The denominator of a rational number is greater than its numerator by 3. If 3 is subtracted from the numerator and 2 is added to its denominator, the new number will be equal to 1/5. Find the original number.

Answer 1

Answer:

the number is 5/8

Step-by-step explanation:

the equations formed are

x -y =-3

5x -y = 17

now if we solve them we will get the answer

Answer 2

Answer:

5/8

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{x - 3}{ x + 5} = \frac{1}{5 } \\ \\ 5x - 15 = x + 5 \\ 4x = 20 \\ \\ thus \: x = 5$