The numerator of a fraction is 2 less than the denominator.If 1 added to its denominator,it becomes 1/2. Find the Fraction
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Let the denominator be x
ATQ,
(x-2)/(x+1) = 1/2
2(x-2) = x+1 (Cross multiplication)
2x-4 = x+1
2x-x = 1+4
x = 5
Thus,
Denominator is 5 and numerator is (5-2) 3..
Thus,
Fraction is 3/5....
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ATQ,
(x-2)/(x+1) = 1/2
2(x-2) = x+1 (Cross multiplication)
2x-4 = x+1
2x-x = 1+4
x = 5
Thus,
Denominator is 5 and numerator is (5-2) 3..
Thus,
Fraction is 3/5....
HOPE IT WILL HELP U..
PLZ MARK IT AS BRAINLIEST ANSWER..
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