Question

The numerator of a fraction is 1 less than the denominator. If 1 is subtracted from the numerator and 2 is
added to the denominator, the fraction reduces to 1/3. Find the original fraction in its simplest form.​

Answer 1

Answer:

let the denominator be x

now the fraction can be written as x - 1/x

as we subtract 1 from the numerator and add 2 to the denominator, the expression becomes

(x - 1 -1)/x + 2

now this fraction reduces to 1/3

hence (x - 2)/(x + 2) = 1/3

by cross multiplication,

3(x-2) = (x+2)

3x - 6 = x + 2

3x - x = 2 + 6

2x = 8

x = 4

so the fraction is (4-1)/4

= 3/4....... Answer

Answer 2

Answer:

3/4 is the answer dear

refer to the attachment

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