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23 February, 21:09

11) The denominator of a fraction is 3 more than the numerator.

If 1 is added to the numerator and 2 is added to the

denominator, the resulting fraction is equal to What is the

value of the original fraction.

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  1. 23 February, 21:15
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    Let x = the numerator

    Let x + 3 = the denominator

    (x + 5) / (x + 8) = 4/5 Cross multiply

    5x + 25 = 4x + 32

    x = 7

    x + 3 = 10

    7/10
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