Homework Help: Mathematics

Posted by Dale on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 9:26am.

The sum of the numerator and denominator of a fraction is 17. If 3 is added to the numerator, the value of the fraction will be 1. What is the fraction? Explain your workings.

Mathematics - drwls, Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 9:33am
Stop changing your name. Show your own workings

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