Question

The numerator of a fraction is 2 less than
its denominator on subtracting 1 from both
numerator and denominator, then fraction
reduces to 1/2.Find the fraction.​

Answer 1

GIVEN:- X-2/X

A.T.Q

X-3/X-1=1/2

CROSSING:-

2X-6=X-1

2X-X=6-1

X=5

FRACTION(SUBSTITUTING X=5):-

5-2/5

=3/5 ANS

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numerator be x

denominator be y

accroding to question,

2x-1/y-1=1/2

solve this eqution