Question

the numerator of a fraction is 2 less than its denominator. the sum of the two is 8.what is the fraction​

Answer 1

Answer:

FRACTION = 1 / 3

Step-by-step explanation:

Assume denominator as x,

The nominator = x-2

Given x + x - 2 = 8

2x - 2 = 8

2x = 8 - 2 = 6

x = 6/2 = 3

Nominator = x - 2 = 3 - 2 = 1

Denominator = x = 3

Therefore, fraction = 1/3

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Answer 2

Answer

• 3 / 5

Given

• The numerator of a fraction is 2 less than its denominator.
• The sum of the two is 8

To Find

• Fraction

Solution

Let the numerator and denominator be " x " and " y "

So , the fraction is " x/y "

A/c , " the numerator of a fraction is 2 less than its denominator "

⇒ x = y - 2 ... (1)

A/c , " the sum of the two is 8 "

⇒ x + y = 8

⇒ ( y - 2 ) + y = 8 [ From (1) ]

⇒ 2y = 10

⇒ y = 5

Sub. y value in (1) , we get ,

⇒ x = 5 - 2

⇒ x = 3

So , the fraction is x/y = 3/5