Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

3/5

Step-by-step explanation:

let the numerator be X and denominator be x+2

a.t.c

X/x+2+1=1/2

X/X+3=1/2

2x=X+3

2x-x=3

X=3

numerator=X=3

denominator=X+2=5

so, the fraction obtained is 3/5