Question

the numerator of a certain fraction is 3times more than denominator if numerator is decreased by 1 and denominator increased by 2 value is 5/2 find original fraction​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the denominator be x

And numerator 3x

ATQ

$\frac{3x - 1}{x + 2} = \frac{5}{2} \\ 2(3x - 1) = 5(x + 2) \\ 6x - 2 = 5x + 10 \\ 6x - 5x = 10 + 2 \\ x = 12 \\ fraction = \frac{3x}{x} = \frac{3 \times 12}{12} \\ = \frac{36}{12}$

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