Question

In a fraction,twice the numerator is 2 more than the denominator.If 3 is added to the numerator and to the denominator, the new fraction is 2 3 . Find the original fraction.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Given when 3 is added to both the numerator and denominator, the fraction becomes 2/3. Therefore the original fraction is 7/12.

Answer 2

Answer:

7/12

Step-by-step explanation:

Let original fraction be x/y

2x=y+2....EQ1

x+3/y+3=2/3

=>3x+9=2y+6

=>3x-2y=-3....EQ2

from EQ1 and EQ2,

x=7

y=12

so fraction is x/y=7/12