Question

The numerater of a fraction is six less than its denominator . if the numerator is decreased by 4 and the denominator is decreased by i the fraction becomes 5\8 , Find the fraction​

Answer 1

Answer:

19/25

Step-by-step explanation:

let the denominator be x

therefore, numerator= x-6

According to the question,

(x-6)-4/(x-1) = 5/8

or, x = 25

therefore, the fraction is 25-6/25 = 19/25

(since, numerator= x-6 and denominator= x)