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In a friction, the denominator is 1 less than the numerator. The sum of the fraction and its reciprocal is `2'(1)/(56)`. Find the fraction.

A

`3/2`

B

`13/12`

C

`18/17`

D

`8/7`

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D

(i) From the formula to find the area of the rectangle .
(ii) Assume the length and breadth as ln and `(l-10) m`.
(ii) Find the value of `'l'`, using `l(l-10) = 96`.
(iv) Calculate the perimeter of the rectangle using `2(l+l-10)`.
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