Question

The denominator of a rational number is greater than its numerator by 5.If 1 is subtracted from numerator and 3 is added to the denominator , the new number becomes 1/4.Find the original number.


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Answer 1

Answer:

i really dont know

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

let the numerator be x

denominator = x+5

acording to question

numerator = x-1

denominator = x+5+3

x+8

x-1/x+8=1/4

(x-1)4=(x+8)

4x-4 =x+8

4x-x=8+4

3x=12

x=4

so,numerator =4

denominator =4+5=9 is ur answer. ........