Question

The numerator of a fraction is 2 less than the denominator. If one is added to its denominator, it becomes 1/2 find the fraction.

Answer 1

Answer:

3/5

Step-by-step explanation:

first condition : n less than 2 deno. proove

second.... one added to 5 = 6

which is ...3/6 = 2. ..proove

Answer 2

Answer: 3/5

Step-by-step explanation:

N=D-2

N/(D+1)= 1/2

$\frac{D-2}{D+1} =\frac{1}{2}$

2(D-2)=1(D+1)

2D-4=D+1

D=5

∴N=D-2=5-2=3

THEREFORE THE FRACTION IS 3/5