Question

The numerator of a fraction is 5 less than the denominator .If 2 is added to the numerator the fraction is equal to 1/4 . What
is the original fraction ?
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Answer 1

Answer:

fraction= (x-5)/x

(x-5+2)/(x+2)=4/5

5(x-3)=4(x+2)

5x-15=4x+8

5x-4x=8+15

x=23

numerator=x-5=23-5=18

denominator=x=23

fraction=18/23

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