the denominator of a fraction is 1 more than twice its numerator. if the numerator and denominator are both increased by 5, it becomes 3/5. find the original fraction
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Original fraction is 7/15
If we add 5 on both num. and den.
We get 12/20 and is 3/5
If we add 5 on both num. and den.
We get 12/20 and is 3/5
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let the fraction be x/(2x+1)
(x+5)/(2x+6) =3/5
solving...
5x+25=6x+18
x=7
fraction=7/15
(x+5)/(2x+6) =3/5
solving...
5x+25=6x+18
x=7
fraction=7/15
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