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 3/2. Find the rational number.

The denominator of a rational number is greater than its numerator by

1.	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 3/2. Find the rational number.
Answer» The required rational number is 13/21. Thefraction is a part of a whole expressed as N/D.