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The denominator of a fraction is 4 more than twice the numerator. When both the numerator and denominator are decreased by 6, then the denominator becomes 12 times the numerator. Determine the fraction.

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Let the numerator and denominator of the fraction be x and y respectively. Then,
Fraction =xy

It is given that
Denominator =2 (Numerator) +4
y=2x+4
2xy+4=0

According to the given condition, we have
y6=12(x6)
y6=12x72
12xy66=0

Thus, we have the following system of equations
2xy+4=0 .(i)
12xy66=0 ..(ii)

Subtracting equation (i) from equation (ii), we get
10x70=0
x=7

Putting x=7 in equation (i), we get
14y+4=0
y=18
Hence, required fraction =718.

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