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The denominator of a rational number is greater than its numerator by 10. If the numerator is increased by 5 and denominator is decreased by 1, then the number obtained is `(3)/(4)`. Find the original rational number.

A

`(3)/(14)`

B

`(7)/(17)`

C

`(2)/(17)`

D

`(4)/(15)`

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