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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The ratio of the numerator to the denominator of a certain fraction is five to eight. If five is subtracted from the numerator and four is added to the denominator, the new fraction reduces to one-half. What is the original fraction? 40/52 30/60 35/56

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You could just guess and check here... Subtract five from each numerator and add four to each denominator and see if it reduces to 1/2.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

35/56

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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