Question

The denominator of a rational number is greater than its numerator by 8. If the numerator is increased by 17 and the denominator is decreased by 1, the number obtained is. Find the rational number.

Answer 1

Let the numerator of the rational number be x. Therefore, its denominator will

be x + 8.

The rational number will be. According to the question,

⇒ 2(x + 17) = 3(x + 7)

⇒ 2x + 34 = 3x + 21

⇒ 34 − 21 = 3x − 2x

⇒13 = x

Numerator of the rational number = x = 13

Denominator of the rational number = x + 8 = 13 + 8 = 21

Rational number