The denominator of a rational number is greater than its numerator by 8. If the numerator is increased by 17 and the denominator i

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   an swer:

   Let the numerator of the rational number be x.

   So as per the given condition, the denominator will be x + 8.

   The rational number will be xx+8

   According to the given condition,

   x+17x+8−1=32

   x+17x+7=32

   3(x + 7) = 2(x + 17)

   3x + 21 = 2x + 34

   3x – 2x + 21 – 34 = 0

   x – 13 = 0

   x = 13

   The rational number will be

   = xx+8

   = 1313+8

   Rational number = 13/21

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