Question

If we add 1 to numerator and subtract 1 from denominator ,a fraction reduces to 1. It becomes 1/2if we only add 1 to the denominator. what is the fraction

frnds this question of linear equation in two variable

Answer 1

Hey

Here is your answer,

Let numerator = x
And denominator = y
Fraction = x/y
If we add 1tothe numerator and subtract 1fromthe denominator, a fractionreduces to 1
X+1/y-1 = 1

Croos multiply we get
X + 1 = y – 1
x- y = -2 ……..(1)
It becomes1/2 if we only add 1 to the denominator.
X+1/y=1/2

Cross multiply we get
2x = y + 1
2x- y = 1 ……..(2)
x- y = -2 ……..(1)
Subtracting equation (1) from equation (2) we get

x = 3

Substituting this value in equation (1) we get
3– y = - 2
- y = - 5
Y = 5
Hence our fraction is 3/5

Hope it helps you!

Answer 2

this is the solution of your answer