The denominator of a fraction is 4 more than the numerator. If 4 is added to the numerator and 7 is added to the denominator, the value of the fraction is 1/2. Find the original fraction.
The denominator of a fraction is 4 more than the numerator. If 4 is added to the numerator and 7 is added to the denominator, the value of the fraction is 1/2. Find the original fraction.
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Chapter2: Addition Of Common Fractions And Mixed Numbers
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Problem 13A: Express these fractions as equivalent fractions having the lowest common denominator. 13....
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The denominator of a fraction is 4 more than the numerator. If 4 is added to the numerator
and 7 is added to the denominator, the value of the fraction is 1/2. Find the original fraction.
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