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pLEASE HELP ME!!! this is due tonight! In a certain fraction, the denominator is 5 less than the number. If 3 is added to both the numerator and denominator, the resulting fraction is equal to 14/9. Find the original fraction.

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Answer: 11/6

Step-by-step explanation: Since 14 is already 5 more than 9, all you need to do is subtract 3 from each, then you get 11/6

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