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the denominator of a rational number is greater than its numerator by `3`. If `3` is subtracted from the numerator and `2` is added to its denominator, the new number becomes `1/5`. Find the original number. Check your solution.

A

`(7)/(11)`

B

`(3)/(5)`

C

`(5)/(8)`

D

`(4)/(7)`

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