The denominator of a fraction is 1 less than 5 times the numerator. If the numerator is increased by 5 and the denominator is decreased by 4, the resulting fraction is equal to ½. Find the ORIGINAL fraction.

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JustcallmeDrago asked Apr 18, 2023

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The denominator of a fraction is 1 less than 5 times the numerator. If the numerator is

increased by 5 and the denominator is decreased by 4, the resulting fraction is equal to ½. Find the ORIGINAL fraction.

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JustcallmeDrago asked Apr 18, 2023

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you get maths when you practice itself

so do it yourself

Jobcrazy answered Apr 24, 2023

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