Step-by-step explanation:
Let the fraction be
y
x
.
The fraction becomes
2
1
when denominator is increased by 4.
Therefore,
y+4
=
⇒2x=y+4
2x−y=4 ....(1)
Now, the fraction is equal to
8
when numerator is diminished by 5.
x−5
⇒8x−40=y
⇒8x−y=40 ....(2)
Subtracting equations (1) and (2), we get
6x=36
⇒x=6
Putting this value in equation (1), we get
2(6)−y=4
⇒12−y=4
⇒y=8
Therefore, the fraction is
6
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Step-by-step explanation:
Let the fraction be
y
x
.
The fraction becomes
2
1
when denominator is increased by 4.
Therefore,
y+4
x
=
2
1
⇒2x=y+4
2x−y=4 ....(1)
Now, the fraction is equal to
8
1
when numerator is diminished by 5.
Therefore,
y
x−5
=
8
1
⇒8x−40=y
⇒8x−y=40 ....(2)
Subtracting equations (1) and (2), we get
6x=36
⇒x=6
Putting this value in equation (1), we get
2(6)−y=4
⇒12−y=4
⇒y=8
Therefore, the fraction is
8
6