Question

if numerator is 2less than denominator of a rational number and when 1 is subtract from numerator and denominator both. the rational number is simplest form is 1\2 what is the rational number

Answer 1

Let Denominator be x
Numerator=x-2
If
x-3÷x-1=1÷2
1(x-3)=2(x-1)
x-3= 2x-2
x= -1