The numerator of a fraction is 3 less than its denominator. If the denominator is increased by 5 and numerator by 1/2.find the fraction
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8/11
Step-by-step explanation:
Fraction is :- x - 3/x
If denominator is increased by 5.
Then,
x - 3/x + 5 = 1/2
By cross multiplication we get,
2 (x - 3) = 1 (x + 5)
= 2x - 6 = x + 5
= x = 11
Original Fraction = x - 3/x
= 11 - 3/11
= 8/11
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