The numerator of the rational number is less than its denominator by 3. If the numerator becomes three times and the denominator is increased by 20, the new number becomes 1/8. Find the original number.

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Let the denominator be x. Then the numerator will be x − 3.

Hence, the original number is.

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The numerator of the rational number is less than its denominator by 3. If the numerator becomes three times and the denominator is increased by 20, the new number becomes 1/8. Find the original number.

Let the denominator be x. Then the numerator will be x − 3. Hence, the original number is.

Let the denominator be x. Then the numerator will be x − 3.

Hence, the original number is.