The numerator of a rational number is 4 less than the denominator.If 1 is added to numerator and denominator both, the rational number becomes 1/2.Find The rational number.
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Let denominator be x
Numerator = x-4
When 1 is added:-
Denominator = x+1
Numerator= x-3
x-3/x+1=1/2
x+1=2(x-3)
x+1=2x-6
x-2x=-6-1
-x=-7
x=7
Numerator = x-4
= 7-4
= 3
Denominator = x
= 7
Fraction = 3/7
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Let denominator be x
Numerator = x-4
When 1 is added:-
Denominator = x+1
Numerator= x-3
x-3/x+1=1/2
x+1=2(x-3)
x+1=2x-6
x-2x=-6-1
-x=-7
x=7
Numerator = x-4
= 7-4
= 3
Denominator = x
= 7
Fraction = 3/7
hope it helps u
If it mark me as brainlest
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