The numerator of a fraction is $8$ less than its denominator. If $2$ is added to the numerator a

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The numerator of a fraction is $8$ less than its denominator. If $2$ is added to the numerator and $3$ is subtracted from the denominator, the new fraction is $\frac{5}{8}$. Find the fraction in its lowest terms.

Accepted Answer

$\dfrac{3}{11}$

Solving Linear Equations

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