The numerator of a Fraction is 2 less than its denominator . If 2 is added to this fraction it becomes 8/3 .Find the original fraction
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The fraction is 4/6
Step-by-step explanation:
Let's assume that the denominator is x
According to the problem, the numerator is x - 2
Also, [(x - 2)/x] + 2 = 8/3
=> 3(x - 2) + 6x = 8x [multiplying both sides by 3x]
=>9x - 8x = 6
∴ x = 6, and x - 2 = 4
Therefore, the fraction is 4/6
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