Question

6. 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.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let denominator be x

then numerator=x-2

according to the question :

(x-2)/x+1=1/2

2(x-2)=x+1

2x-4=x+1

x=5