The number of the given fraction is 4 less than the denominator. If 5 is added to both the numerator and the denominator, the resulting fraction is equivalent to 5/7. What is the original fraction?

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Vinnie Falco asked Jul 25, 2022

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The number of the given fraction is 4 less than the denominator. If 5 is added to both the numerator and the denominator, the resulting fraction is equivalent to 5/7. What is the original fraction?

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5/9

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