Question

the numerator of a fraction is 2 less than the denominator the sun of the two is 8 find the fraction​

Answer 1

Answer:

3/5

Step-by-step explanation:

let the numerator of the fraction be x.

therefore the denominator =x+2

sum of it =8

therefore, x+x+2=8

2x=8-2

x=6/2

x=3

therefore denominator= 3+2=5