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Form the pair of linear equations In the following problems and find their solutions (if they exist) by any algebraic method. :- A fraction becomes 1/3 when 1 is subtracted from the numerator and it becomes 1/4 when 8 is added to its denominator. Find the fraction.

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`x/y =5/12`
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