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The numerator of the fraction is 4 less then its denominator. If 4 is added to this fraction it becomes 16/6. Find the original fraction.​

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Answer:

-4/3

Explanation:

((n-4)/n+4) + 4 =16/6

5n+12 /n+4 =16/6

30n +72=16n+64

14n=-8

n=-4/7

Substituting n=-4/7, we get -4/3

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