Question

the denominator of a rational number is 2 more than the numerator . if 3 is added to the denominator , the number obtained is 1/2 . find the rational number
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Answer 1

The rational number is 5/1

Answer 2

Explanation:

let a be the numerator

so denenator =a+2

now

a/a+2+3 = 1/2

= a /5=1/2

= 2a = 5

so

a= 5/2