Question

a denominator is 2 less than twice the numerator .If 3 is added to each. The new fraction is 2/3 .Find the orignal number.​

Answer 1

Answer:

7 is the answer.

Explanation:

Let numerator(n) be x. Then denominator(d) = 2x-2.

By the question,

⇒$\frac{x+3}{2x-2+3}$ = $\frac{2}{3}$

⇒$\frac{x+3}{2x+1}$ = $\frac{2}{3}$

⇒3x+9 = 4x+2

⇒x=7