Question

denominator of a number is 4 less than its denominator.If 6 is added to the numerator,it becomes thrice the denominator.Find the fraction

Answer 1

Let the denominator of a number be x
Let the denominator of a number be y
According to the question,
3[4 - x]
Let the numerator be x
According to the question,
X+6
According to the question,
12 - 3x = x +6
12 - 6 = x - 3x
6 = - 2x
6/-2 = x
-3 = x
Denominator of the number is = 3 [4 - (-3)]
12 - 9
= 3
Numerator of a number is - 3 +6
= 3
Fraction = 3 /3