arianahhall07
arianahhall07 arianahhall07
  • 31-05-2021
  • Mathematics
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what fraction is equivalent to 5/6 and has a numerator that is 2 less than its denominator

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jasmineckim
jasmineckim jasmineckim
  • 31-05-2021

Answer:

10/12.

Step-by-step explanation:

(self-explanatory)

I hope this helps, have a nice day.

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bhadelsimron19
bhadelsimron19 bhadelsimron19
  • 31-05-2021

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

let the fraction be x denominator and x-2 be its numerator

according to question

5/6=x-2/x

do cross multiplication

6(x-2)=5x

6x-12=5x

6x-5x=12

x=12

therefore the fraction is

x-2/x

12-2/12

10/12

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