Answer:
Let the denominator be x
x-18/x=2/5
5(x-18)=2x
5x-90=2x
3x=90
x=30
The fraction is 12/30
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The required equivalent fraction to 2/5 is 12/30.
Equivalent fraction to 2/5 where is numerator is 18 less than the denominator to be determined.
Fraction is defined as the number of composition constitute the Whole.
Here, lets the numerator be x
x/x+18 = 2/5 ------(1)
5x = 2x+36
3x = 36
x = 12
Now, put this x in equation 1
12/12+18=2/5
12/30=2/5
Thus, the required equivalent fraction to 2/5 is 12/30. Where numerator is 18 less than the denominator.
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