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  • 06-04-2024
  • Mathematics
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The Same number is added to both numerator and denominator of the fraction 7/8. If the then becomes 2/3 find the number​

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  • 06-04-2024

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Step-by-step explanation:

Let  x be the number added to both the numerator and denominator of the fraction 7/8

so (7+x) / (8+x) =2/3

3(7+x)=2(8+x)

21+3x=16+2x

3x-2x =16-21

x=-5

The number added is : -5

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