Question

the denominator of a rational number is greater than its numerator by 6.if the numerator is increased by 19 and the denominator is decreased by 1, the number obtained is 5/3.find the rational number.​

Answer 1

Let the numerator of the rational number be x.

Then, the denominator of the rational number =x+6.

It is given that the numerator is increased by 5 and the denominator is decreased by 3.

∴ the numerator of the new rational number =x+5.

Denominator of the new rational number =(x+6)−3=x+3

Answer 2

-7/2

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