Question

The numerator of a fraction is 2 less than its denominator. If 1 is added to both its
numerator and denominator it becomes2/3. Find the fraction.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is -5/-7=5/7

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the denominator be x

Numerator x-2

A/Q

x+1/x-2+1=2/3

x+1/x-2=2/3

3x+3=2x-2. (Cross multiplication)

3x-2x=-2-3

x=-5

Therefore,

The denominator be-5 and numerator is -5-2=-7

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