Question

Q1. A fraction becomes 13 when 1 is subtracted from numerator and it becomes 14 when 8
is added to its denominator. Find the fraction​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let

b

a

be the fraction .

Given

b

a−1

=

3

1

⇒b=3a−3−−−−(1)

Also,

b+8

a

=

4

1

⇒b=4a−8 ---(2)

Form (1) & (2), 3a−3=4a−8

⇒a=5

b = 4(5)-8 = 12

so,fraction is

12

5