Question

consider two fractions having numerator 1. the denominator of one fraction is 2 more than the denominator of the other. sum of these fraction is 5/12

(a) write the abovee fact as an algebric equation
(b) find the fraction

Answer 1

Answer:

5/12-1/2=1/x

x=-12

Step-by-step explanation:

5/12-1/2=1/x

5/12-6/12=1/x

-1/12=1/x

-x=12

x=-12