Question

the numerator of a fraction is 4 less than the denominator. if 1 is added to both its numerator and denominator, then the new fraction is 1/2 . find the original fraction.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

x-4/x

x-4+1/x+1=1/2

x-3/x+1=1/2

2(x-3)=x+1

2x-6=x+1

x=7

original fraction:

x-4/x

7-4/7

3/7

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