- A4/9
- B3/8
- C5/12
- D7/15
Step-by-Step Solution
Let the fraction be . From we get , and from we get . So and . Check: 4/12 = 1/3 and 5/20 = 1/4.
Answer: C) 5/12
A fraction becomes 1/3 when 1 is subtracted from its numerator, and it becomes 1/4 when 8 is added to its denominator. The fraction is:
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