Question

20. The denominator of a fraction is 3 more than the numerator. If 2 is added to the numerator anu
5 is added to the denominator, the fraction becomes. Find the fraction.

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the no be = x

Numerator= x

denominator = x+3

x+2/x+8=1/2

2x+4=x+8 (transposing)

2x-x=8-4

x=4

fraction is 1/2

Answer 2

Answer:

let the numerator be x.

denominator = x+3

then, 2 is added to the numerator

means,x+2

and 5 is added to the denominator

means,x+3+5

fraction will be x+2/x+8

Am I correct?