the sum of the numerator and denominator of a fraction is 8. if three is added to both of the numerator and denominator ,the fract

the sum of the numerator and denominator of a fraction is 8. if three is added to both of the numerator and denominator ,the fraction becomes 3/4. find the fraction

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  1. let the numerator be x

    so denominator will be (8-x)

    if 3 is added to both

    new denominator = 11-x

    new numerator = x +3

    (x+3)/(11-x) = 3/4

    4x+12 = 33-3x

    7x= 21

    x= 3

    so the original fraction is 3/5.

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