The numerator of a fraction is 3 less than its denominator. If 1 is added to each of the
numerator and denominator, the fraction becomes 1/2 . Find the fraction.
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2/5
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Step-by-step explanation:
Let the denominator be x
Therefore numerator = x-3
Therefore (x-3+1)/(x+1) = 1/2
=> (x-2)/(x+1)= 1/2
=> 2(x-2) = 1(x+1)
=> 2x-4 = x+1
=> 2x - x = 1+4
=> x = 5 = denominator.
Therefore numerator= x-3 = 5-3 = 2
Therefore the fraction= 2/5 (Answer)
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