Question

The denominater of a fraction is greater than its numerator by 12. If the numerator is decreased by 2 and the denominater is increased by7,the new fraction is equivalent with 1/2 . Find the fraction

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer:

Let’s assume the numerator of the fraction to be x.

So,

Denominator = x + 12

The factor = x/(x + 12)

Now, from the given information we have

x-2/x+12+7=1/2

On cross multiplying,

2 (x – 2) = (x + 12 + 7)

2x – 4 = x + 19

2x – x = 19 + 4

x = 23

Hence, the numerator of the fraction is 23 and the denominator of the fraction is (23 + 12) = 35.

Therefore, the fraction is 23/35.