Question

The numerator of a fraction is 2 less than its denominator. If 1 is added to both its numerator and denominator it becomes 2/3. Find the fraction.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numerator be N- 2 and denominator be N

Therefore

$\frac{N-2+1}{N+1} = \frac{2}{3}\\ Therefore\\\frac{N-1}{N+1} = \frac{2}{3}\\ \\Now\\3N-3 = 2N +2\\N = 5\\\\Therefore Fraction ==\\\frac{3}{5}$