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"I'm thinking of a fraction that is equivalent to 5/6

. The numerator is 4 less than the denominator." What fraction

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Answer:

20/24

Explanation:

let the variable be x and x-4

5/6 = x-4/x

cross multiply

5x = 6x - 24

24= x

thus, x is 24 and x-4 is 20

20/24

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