The denominator of a rational number is greater than its numerator by 3. If 3 is subtracted from numerator and 2 is added to its denominator, the new number becomes 1/5. Find original number
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let numerator be x
Denominator = x+3
Then
x-3. = 1
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x+5. 5
5(x-3)=1(x+5)
5x - 15= x+5
4x= 20
x= 5
Original Number=5
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Denominator = x+3
Then
x-3. = 1
------. ---
x+5. 5
5(x-3)=1(x+5)
5x - 15= x+5
4x= 20
x= 5
Original Number=5
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5 upon 8
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