Question

Q36. A fraction becomes 1/3 when 1 is subtracted from the numerator
and it becomes 1/4 when 8 is added to its denominator find the fraction.​

Answer 1

Answer:

5/12

Step-by-step explanation:

x-1/y=1/3

x/y+8=1/4=> 4x=y+8

3x-3=y

x=y+8/4

4x=y+8

4x=3x-3+8

x=5

sub x in eqn 1

3(5-1) =y

y=12