Question

the numerator of a fraction is 2 less than its denominator.if 3 is added to both numerator and denominator,the sum of new and original fraction is 5/6. find the fraction​

Answer 1

a/q. x-2/x. now if 3 is added then,

x-2+3/x+3=5/6.

x+1/x+3=5/6.

6x+6=5x+15.

6x-5x=15-6.

x=9.

then now .

a/q x-2/x.

9-2/9.

7/9 is the new fraction.