Question

The denominator of a rational number is greater than its numerator by 10. if the numerator is increased by 2 and denominator is decreased by 1 ,the expression for the new rational number is

Answer 1

the denominator of a rational number is greater than its numerator by 8.if numerator is increased by ...

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Answer 2

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  )