The numerator of a fraction is $4$ less than the denominator. If the numerator is decreased by $2$ and the denominator is increased by $1,$ then the denominator becomes eight times the numerator. Find the fraction.

  • A
    $4/2$
  • B
    $3/7$
  • C
    $1/5$
  • D
    $13/5$

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