Question

The numerator of a fraction is six less than its denominator. If the numerator is decreases by 4 and the denominator is decreased by 1,the fraction becomes 5/8.find the fraction

Answer 1

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

let the numerator be 'x' and tge denominator be 'y'

According to the question,

$x = y - 6$

$\frac{x - 4}{y - 1} = \frac{5}{8} \\ 8x - 32 = 5y - 5 \\ 8(y - 6) - 32 = 5y - 5 \\ 8y - 48 - 32 = 5y - 5 \\ 8y - 5y = 75 \\ 3y = 75 \\ y = 25 \\ x = 19$

$hence \: the \: fraction \: is \: \: \frac{19}{25}$