the numerator of a rational number is 2 less than 3 times of its denominator if 8 is added to its numerator and 6 is added to its denominator then new fraction will be 5/3 find that fraction
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THE FRACTION IS 20/6
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Let denominator be x
Numerator = 3x-2
According to question,
(3x-2+8)/(x+6)=5/3
=>(3x+6)/(x+6)=5/3
=>9x+18=5x+30
=>4x=12
=>x=3
So, denominator is 3
Numerator is 7
The fraction is 7/3
Numerator = 3x-2
According to question,
(3x-2+8)/(x+6)=5/3
=>(3x+6)/(x+6)=5/3
=>9x+18=5x+30
=>4x=12
=>x=3
So, denominator is 3
Numerator is 7
The fraction is 7/3
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