Problema Solution
the denominater of a fraction exceeds the numerator by 11. if the denominator is decreased by 2 , the value of the fraction is 4/5. find the original fraction
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let
x = the numerator of the fraction
x + 11 = the denominator of the fraction
x/(x + 11) is the original fraction
the denominator is decreased by 2 , the value of the fraction is 4/5
x/(x + 11 - 2) = 4/5
by solving we find:
x = 36
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x + 11 = 36 + 11 = 47
the original fraction is 36/47.