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the numerator of a fraction is 4 less than the denominator. If the value of the fraction is 3/4 find the fraction

Solution

the numerator of a fraction is 4 less than the denominator. If the value of the fraction is \frac{3}{4} find the fraction

Solution

The number : \frac{12}{16}

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x

:

denominator : x

numerator : x - 4

A.T.Q.:

\frac{x - 4}{x} = \frac{3}{4}

Solve for

x, \frac{x - 4}{x} = \frac{3}{4} : x = 16

\frac{x - 4}{x} = \frac{16 - 4}{16} = \frac{12}{16}

The number : \frac{12}{16}

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