Question

The numerator of a fraction is 5 less than the denominator. If 1 is added to both the numerator and denominator, the fraction would become 2 our 3.Find the fraction

Answer 1

let the fraction =x/y

ATQ

x+5=y

x+1/y+1=2/3

3x+3=2y+2

put x+5=y

3x+3=2 (x+5)+2

x=9

y = 9+5= 14

x/y= 9/14