Question

If 5 is added to both the numerator and the denominator of the fraction 7
9
,
then the value of the fraction be changed or not? If it is changing check
whether it is increasing or decreasing and by how much?

Answer 1

Answer:

Value of the given fraction increases when adding 5 to both numerator and denominator.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

when 5 is added to both numerator and denominator 7 becomes 12 and 9 becomes 14

Now,

7 < 9

Taking reciprocals

Multiplying throughout by 5

Hence the value of the fraction increases when adding 5 to both numerator and denominator.