The numerator of a fraction is 4 less than its denominator. If the numerator is decreased by 2 and the denominator is increased by 1, the denominator becomes eight times the numerator. Find the fraction?
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3/7
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the fraction be (x-4)/x
[(x-4)-2]/[x+1] is the new fraction
x+1=8(x-6) (As given)
=> x+1=8x-48
=>x=7
Therefore the fraction is 3/7
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