Question

The numerator of a fraction is 5 less than its
denominator. If 1 is added to the numerator
and to the denominator, the new fraction is 2/3
Find the fraction.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Thus the required fraction (x-5)/x = 9/14. check: adding 1 to both numerator and denominator, we get (9+1)/(14+1) = 1015 = 2/3, which is given information. Thus the answer is 9/14...

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Answer 2

Answer:

Thus the required fraction

 (x-5)/x = 9/14.

check: adding 1 to both numerator and denominator, we get

(9+1)/(14+1) = 1015 = 2/3,

which is given information.

Thus the answer is 9/14