Question

the numerator of a fraction is 2 less than the denominator. if 5 is added to both the numerator and the denominator, the fraction become 4/5. the fraction is ​

Answer 1

let the numerator be x-2 and denominator be x
ATQ x-2/x =4/5
now solving this equation we get x =5
hence the numerator of fraction is 5-2=3
and denominator is x=5
Hence the fraction is 3/5
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Answer 2

$let \: the \: number \: be \: \: x \\ \frac{x + 2}{x + 5} = \frac{4}{5} \\ 4(x + 5) = 5(x + 2) \\ 4x + 20 = 5x + 10 \\ 20 - 10 = 5x - 4x \\ 10 = x$