Question

The sum of the numerator and the denominator of a fraction is 216. The fraction is equivalent to $\frac{2}{7}$. What is the value of the denominator?

Answer 1

168

Explanation:

The fraction is 48/168.

48 + 168 = 216

48/168 = 2/7

The value of the denominator is 168.

We can solve simultaneous equations to get the x and y coordinates.

x + y = 216

x/y = 2/7

x = 48

y = 168