Asked by tina

My denominator is 5 more than my numerator.I am equal to 27/72
Answered by Reiny
numerator --- x
denominator -- x+5

x/(x+5) = 27/72
72x = 27x + 135
45x = 135
x = 3

fraction is 3/8 , which is what 27/72 is if reduced to lowest terms
Answered by tina
How did we get 135 here? please explain?
thanks
Answered by Reiny
are you not familiar with algebra?
I cross mulitplied
72(x) = 27(x+5)
72x = 27x + 135
etc
Answered by tina
Thank You!
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