Question

The numerator of fraction is 3 less than denominator. If 5 is subtracted from both numerator and denominator, the fraction becomes 4⁄5. Express the equation algebraically and upload your workout in the google classroom. b) What is the fractional number?

Answer 1

Answer:

let denominator be x

so numerator = x-3

so fraction becomes = (x-3)/x

subtracting 5 from both gives 4/5

so, (x-3) -5/x-5 = 4/5

so x= 20

so fraction = 17/20

Answer 2

Answer:

the fraction = 17/22

Step-by-step explanation:

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