A fraction becomes 1/6 when 4 is subtracted from its numerator and 1…

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A fraction becomes 1/6 when 4 is subtracted from its numerator and 1 is added to its denominator. If 2 and 1 are respectively added to its numerator and the denominator, it becomes 1/3 . Then, the LCM of the numerator a…

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Option A. 14. Answer & Solution Answer: Option A Solution: & Let fraction is x/y & x - 4y + 1 = 1/6( given) & cross multiply the equation & 6x - 24 = y + 1 & 6x - y - 25 = 0......( i) & Again, & x + 2y + 1 = 1/3( given) & 3x + 6 = y + 1 & 3x - y + 5 = 0.......( ii) & From equation (i) and (ii…

A fraction becomes 1/6 when 4 is subtracted from its numerator and 1 is added to its denominator. If 2 and 1 are respectively added to its numerator and the denominator, it becomes 1/3 . Then, the LCM of the numerator and denominator of the said fraction, must be = ?

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