the denominator of a rational number is smaller than its numerator by 4. If the denominator is decreased by 5 and the numerator is increased by 6, the number obtained is 5/2. Find the rational number .
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Step-by-step explanation:
first case
denominator is smaller than numerator by 4
mean if numerator x denominator be x-4
x/x-4
second case
if denominator decreased by 5, numerator increased by 6
x+6/x-4-5=5/2
x+6/x-9=5/2
2(x+6)=5(x-9)
2x+12=5x-45
3x=57
x=57/3
x=19
original fraction is 19/15
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