Question

The numerator of a
fraction is 5 less
than the
denominator. If 2 is
added to its
denominator, it
becomes 1/3 find
the fraction.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The number is 1/3 - 1/2 so the answer will be 2/7

Answer 2

ANSWER

Let the denominator be x

Fraction=xx−5

x+3x−5+3=54

x+3x−2=54

5(x−2)=4(x+3)

5x−4x=12+10

x=22

So, numerator=x−5=22−5=17

and denominator=22

So, the original fraction=2217