Question

The denominator of a rational number is greater than its numerator by. 8. If the
numerator is increased by 17 and the denominator is decreased by 1, the number
obtained is
Find the rationaf number.​

Answer 1

Answer:

let numerator be x  

∴the denominator will be x+8 

⇒x+17/x+8-1=3/2 

 ⇒x+17/x+7=3/2 

⇒2(x+17)=3(x+7) 

⇒2x+34=3x+21

⇒34-21=3x-2x   

⇒13=x 

∴x/x+8

=13/21     (Ans  )