Question

the denominator of a Fraction iS 1 less Than twice ITS Numerator if 1 IS added tO numerator and denominator the Ratio Of denominator Is 3:5find the Fraction

Answer 1

let the numerator be x

then denominator be 2x-1 then one is added to nr and denr

x+1:2x=3:5

5(x+1)=3(2x)

5x+5=6x

5=x

nr =5

dr=9

fraction =5/9