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.

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Chapter: 2. Linear Equations in One Variable

Subject: Maths - Class 8^th

Q. No. 7 of Exercises 2.6

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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.

Let the numerator of rational number is x and the denominator or rational number is y.

The, Denominator = x+ 8

The rational number is

Now,

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Chapter Exercises

Exercises 2.1

Exercises 2.2

Exercises 2.3

Exercises 2.4

Exercises 2.5

Exercises 2.6

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Solve the following equations.

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Solve the following equations.

3

Solve the following equations.

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Solve the following equations.

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The ages of Hari and Harry are in the ratio 5:7. Four years from now the ratio of their ages will be 3:4. Find their present ages.

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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.