The numerator of a fraction is 8 less than its denominator. When 1 is added to the numerator and 2 is subtracted from the denominator, the fraction obtained is 2/7 . find the original fraction.
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THE ORIGINAL FRACTION IS 1/9.
Step-by-step explanation:
AS THE ORIGINAL FRACTION IS 1/8 THEN 1 ADDED TO THE NUMERATOR MAKES IT 2 AND 2 SUBTRACTED FROM 9 MAKES IT 7. SO 2/7
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1/9
Step-by-step explanation:
as you see 1is added to the numerator you get 2 so = 1+1=2 and 2-1=1
as you see 2 is subtracted to by the denominators you get 7 so = 9-2=7and 7+2= 9
so 1/9
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