Question

the numerator of a fraction is 4 less than its denominator if the numerator s decreased by 2 and the denominator is increased by 1 then the fraction becomes 1/8 find the fraction

Answer 1

Answer:let the fraction be x-4/x

now according to the question

the fraction becomes

x-4-2/x+1=1/8

= 8x-48=x+1

= 8x-x=1+48

= 7x=49

x=7

and the fraction is 3/7

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Answer 2

Answer:

let denominator  be x and numerator be x-4

Step-by-step explanation:

x-4-2/x+1=1/8

x-6/x+1=1/8

8x-48=x+1

7x=49

x=7=denominator

x-4=numerator=3

hence the fraction is 3/7