the numerator of a fraction is 6 less than the denomination. If 3 is added to the numerator‚ the fraction becomes equal to 2/3. Find the original fraction.
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Let the denominator be x then the numerator will be x-6
Atq
X-6+3/x=2/3
X-3/x=2/3
By cross multiplication
3x-9=2x
3x-2x=9
X=9
So the fraction is 3/9 or 1/3
Atq
X-6+3/x=2/3
X-3/x=2/3
By cross multiplication
3x-9=2x
3x-2x=9
X=9
So the fraction is 3/9 or 1/3
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