Question

if we add 1 to the numerator and subtract 1 from the denominator, a fraction reduces to 1. it becomes½ if we only add 1 to the denominator. what is the fraction​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the fraction will be x/y

according to question

x+y/x-y = 1

x-y =-2. 1

x/y+1=1/2

2x - y = 1. 2

subtracting equation 1 from 2, we get

x= 3

substituting the value of x in equation 1 , we get

3 - y =-2

-y = -2-3

-y = -5

y = 5

therefore the fraction is 3/5