The denominator of a fraction is five more than twice the numerator. If both numerator and denominator are decreased by three, the simplified result is 1/4. Find the original fraction

Answer 1

(n-3)/[(5+2n)-3]= 1/4

4n-12 = 5+2n -3

2n = 14

n=7

d = 19

original fraction was 7/19, new fraction is (7-3)/(19-3) = 4/16 = 1/4