In a certain fraction, the denominator is less 7 than the numerator. If 3 is added to both the numerator and denominator, the

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3 years ago

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resulting fraction is equal to 15/8
. Find the original fraction.

1 answer:

Aleksandr-060686 [28] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-11T20:20:49+03:00

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Answer:

original fraction =12/5

Step-by-step explanation:

let x = numerator

therefore

x+3/x-7+3 =15/8

x+3/x-4 =15/8

8(x+3)=15(x-4)

8x+24=15x-60

84=7x

84/7=x

12=x

therefore original fraction = 12/5

In a certain​ fraction, the denominator is less 7 than the numerator. If 3 is added to both the numerator and​ denominator, the