Question

the numerator of a fraction is 3 less than the denominator if 1 is added to the both its numerator and denominator it becomes 2 upon 3 find the fraction​

Answer 1

Answer:

let the fraction be x/y

x = y-3

(y-3)+1/ y+1 = 2/3

(y-2)3 = 2(y+1)

3y - 6 = 2y + 2

y = 8

therefore , fraction is

5 / 8

Answer 2

Answer:

let the numerator be x and denominator be y

the fraction is x/y