Question

The denominator of a fraction is 3 more than the numerator. If 2 added to the numerator and 5 is added tothe denominator, the fraction becomes 1/2. Find the fraction. ​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numerator be x.

The fraction would be x/x+3

2 is added to the numerator and 5 is added to the denominator, therefore fraction would become:

x+2/x+8 = 1/2

2(x+2) = x+8 =

2x+4 = x+8 =

X = 4

Hence, the required fraction is 4/7.

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