Question

the denominator of a rational number is greater than its numerator by 3 .if 3 is subracted from the numerator and 2 is added to its denominator, the new number will be 1/5 find the original number​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numerator =x

the denominator = x+3

the rational no.=x/x+3

ATQ

x-3/x+3+2 =1/5

x-3/x+5 = 1/5

by cross multiply

5(x-3)=x+5

5x-15=x+5

5x-x = 5+15

4x= 20

x=20/4

x=5

the rational no. =x/x+3

=5/5+3

=5/8