Question

5. The numerator of a fraction is 2 less than the denominator. If one is added to its denominator, it
becomes 1/2. Find the fraction.
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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let denominator be x

So, x-2/x

AQ,

x-2/x+1=1/2

=2(x-2)=x+1

=2x-4 = x+1

=2x-x=4+1

=x=5

so, the required fraction is x-2/x=

5-2/5

= 3/5

So, The answer is 3/5

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