Question

fraction such that the sum of its numerator and denominator if 1 is added to water and well was added to the denominator the fraction becomes 3 is to 4 find the original fraction​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the fraction be x/y

Here x+y=12

Given that (x+1)/(y+1)= 3/4

4x+4=3y+3

4x-3y=-1

Multiply x+y=12 with 4

4x+4y=48

We have 4x-3y=-1

Sub the above 2 equations

7y = 49

y=7

Sub y

4x-3(7)=-1

4x= 20

x=5

SO THE FRACTION IS

5/7

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