Question

The numerator of a fraction is 6 less than the
denominater. If 3 is added to the numerator, the
fraction is equal to 2/3 . What is the original fracton
equal to ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

3

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Step-by-step explanation:

Let the denominator of the fraction be x

.'. Numerator = x-6

By the problem,

x-6+3 = 2

x 3

=> x-3 = 2

x 3

=> 3(x-3) = 2x

=> 3x-9 = 2x

=> 3x-2x = 9

=> x = 9

.'. Denominator = 9

Numerator = 3

Original fraction = 3 (Ans.)

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