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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 becomes . Find the original number.

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Answered by amansharma264
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CORRECT QUESTION.

The denominator of a rational number is greater than it's numerator by 3. if 3 is subtract from the

numerator and 2 is added to it's denominator the new number becomes 1/5 . find the original fraction.

TO FIND ORIGINAL FRACTION.

EXPLANATION

  • GIVEN

Let the numerator of the rational number = x

denominator of rational number = x + 3

According to the question

x - 3 / x + 3 + 2 = 1/5

x - 3 / x + 5 = 1/5

5x - 15 = x + 5

4x = 20

x = 5

Therefore,

the original fraction are = x / x + 3

5 / 5 + 3 = 5/8

original fraction = 5 / 8

Answered by gamerstrange14yt
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