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AlgebraLinear Equations
The numerator of a fraction is 5 less than the denominator. If 1 is added to both the numerator and the denominator, the fraction becomes $\frac{2}{3}$. What is the original fraction?
- A.$\frac{9}{14}$Correct answer
- B.$\frac{7}{12}$
- C.$\frac{11}{16}$
- D.$\frac{5}{10}$
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