What must be subtracted from each term of the fraction 5/11 so that the ratio becomes 1/4?
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Let the no.to be subtracted be x.
5-x/11-x=1/4
4(5-x)=(11-x)
20-4x=11-x
9=3x
x=3
3 must be subtracted from the fraction 5/11 so that the ratio becomes 1/4.
Hope it helps.
5-x/11-x=1/4
4(5-x)=(11-x)
20-4x=11-x
9=3x
x=3
3 must be subtracted from the fraction 5/11 so that the ratio becomes 1/4.
Hope it helps.
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