Numerator of a fraction is two more than the denominator. If the numerator is
increased by one and the denominator is decreased by one, the result is two.
Find the original fraction.
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Let the numerator be x
denominator will =2x−2
If 3 is added to both then fraction =
3
2
⇒
2x−2+3
x+3
=
3
2
⇒3x+9=4x−4+6
⇒7=x
∴ Denominator =2x−2=12
Fraction =
2x−2
x
=
12
7
.
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