Asked by Camille
The numerator of a fraction is 4 less than the denominator. If 17 is added to each, the value of the fraction is 5/6. Find the original fraction
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Reiny
original fraction ----- (x-4)/x
new fraction: (x-14 + 17)/(x + 17) = 5/6
solve for x, then form your fraction
new fraction: (x-14 + 17)/(x + 17) = 5/6
solve for x, then form your fraction
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