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

Step-by-step explanation:

numerator be x

denominator is x+2

x/x+2+1=1/2

x/x+3=1/2

2x=x+3

x=3

fraction is

3/5

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Answer 2

GiveN :

• The number of a fraction is 2 less than the denominator if one is added to its denominator it becomes 1/2 find the fraction.

To FinD :

The Fraction.

SolutioN :

Let,

• The numerator be x.

☛ Case 1.

• The numerator of a fraction is 2 less than the denominator.

✎According to Let.

→ x / x + 2.

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☛ Case 2.

• If one is added to its denominator it becomes 1/2.

→ x / x + 3 = 1 / 2.

→ 2x = 3 + x.

→ x = 3.

And,

• Denominator = x + 2 = 3 + 2 = 5.

Therefore, the fraction is 3/5.