Question

30. The numerator of a fraction is 1 less than the denominator. If Raj adds 1 to the numerator and adds 2
to the denominator, the fraction is
3
4
when expressed in its simplest form. Find the original fraction.
>how do I solve this​

Answer 1

Answer: 6/8

Step-by-step explanation:

1st statement says: x-1/x

2nd statement says:x-1+1/x+2=3/4

                                =)x/x+2=3/4

            if we do cross multiplication, it becomes,

4x=3x+6

=)4x-3x=6

=)x= 6

thus, 6/8 is the answer and 6/8 = 3/4