Question

A fraction becomes 1/3, when 2 is subtracted from the numerator but it becomes 1/2 when 1 is added to the denominator. Write down the equations and fraction. Please answer in process.

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the friction be x/y

case 1

x-2/y = 1/3

3x- y -6 = 0...(1)

case 2

x/y-2 = 1/2

2x -y +1 = 0...(2)

Sub

y= 2x + 1 in (1)

x= 7 and

y = 15

Step-by-step explanation:

I hope this is the right answer, because I'm not very good at maths.

Answer 2

verification : x=8 ,y=18

given x-2/y=1/3

8-2/18=6/18=1/3