Question

The denominator of a fraction is 3 more than its numerator. If 2 is added to both the numerator and the denominator, the new fraction is equivalent to 2/3. Find the original fraction. (Hint: let the numerator of the original fraction be x)
(Show work please and this is algebra)

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

x / x+3 is the fraction.

if 2 is added.

x+2 / x+5 = 2/3

3x + 6 = 2x + 10

x = 4

Therefore, the fraction is 4/7.