Question

The denominator of a fraction is greater than its numerator by 12.If the numerator is decreased by 2 and the denominator is increased by 7, the new fraction is equivalent with 1/2. Find the fraction.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer:

23/35

Step-by-step explanation:

Let say Numerator = N

Then Denominator = N + 12

Fraction = N/(N + 12)

Numerator decreased by 2 = N -2

Denominator increased by 7 = N + 12 + 7 = N + 19

(N-2)/(N + 19) = 1/2

=> 2N - 4 = N + 19

=> N = 23

Fraction = N/(N + 12) = 23/35