Question

if numerator is 2 less than the denominator of a rational number and when 1 is subtracted from numerator and denominator both the rational number in its simplest form is 1 by 2 what is the rational number​

Answer 1

Answer:

3/5

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x / (x+2)

According to question,

x-1 / (x +2 -1) = 1/2

=> (x-1) / ( x+1) = 1/2

=> 2x - 2 = x + 1

=> x = 3

Required rational number = 3/5

Answer 2

Answer:

3/5 is your answer . same method as upper method .