Question

The numerator of a fraction is ten less than the denominator and the fraction is equal to one-half. find the fraction. with solution

Answer 1

Answer:

Fraction=  

7

3

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the fraction be  

b

a

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Numerator= denominator-4

a=b−4⇒b−a=4

If 1 added to both numerator and denomator then fraction =  

2

1

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b+1

a+1

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=  

2

1

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2a+2=b+1

2a−b=−1

(2a−b)+(b−a)=4−1

a=3,b=7

Fraction=  

7

3

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