.If we add 1 to the numerator and subtract 1 from the denominator, a
fraction reduces to 1.It becomes 1/2 if we only add 1 to the denominator. What is
the fraction?
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idk
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Answer:
3/5
Step-by-step explanation:
Let us say that the numerator is x and denominator is y.
Then, according to the question,
(x + 1)/(y - 1) = 1
x + 1 = y - 1
x = y - 2
Also,
x/(y + 1) = 1/2
2x = y + 1
2(y - 2) = y + 1
2y - 4 = y + 1
y = 5
x = 5 - 2 = 3
So, the required fraction is 3/5.
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