Question

The numerator of a fraction is 4less than the denominator.if 1is added to both its numerator and denominator,it becomes 1/2.find the fraction.

Answer 1

Let the number be x and denominator be (x + 4)

The fraction is

Given when both numerator and denominator is divided by 4, the fraction becomes 2/3

⇒ 3x = 2x + 8

⇒ 3x – 2x = 8

∴ x = 8

Thus the fraction is (8/12)