Question

The denominatorof a fractiion is 3 times the numerator .if 2 is added to the numerator the fraction is equal to 1 .what is the original no.

Answer 1

Answer:

1/3

Step-by-step explanation:

let the numerator be x

therefore denominator is 3x

now a/q

(x+2)/3x =1

solving it

x =1

so fraction is

1/3 QED....

Answer 2

Answer:

1/3

Step-by-step explanation:

Fraction: p/q

1) q=3p

2) p+2/q=1

• p+2=q

Replacing q with 3p as per 1st equation:

• p+2=3p
• 2p=2
• p=1
• q=3p=3*1=3

p/q=1/3