The denominator of a fraction is 7 more than the numerator. If 5 is added to each, the value of the resulting fraction is 1/2. Find the original fraction.
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let
numerator=x
denominator=x+7
According to Question......
x+5/(x+7+5)=1/2
x+5/(x+12)=1/2
2x+10=x+12
2x-x=12-10
x=2
Numerator=2
Denominator=9
than original fraction is
2/9
numerator=x
denominator=x+7
According to Question......
x+5/(x+7+5)=1/2
x+5/(x+12)=1/2
2x+10=x+12
2x-x=12-10
x=2
Numerator=2
Denominator=9
than original fraction is
2/9
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