Question

the numerator of a fraction is 6 less than the denominator. if 3 is added to the numerator, the fraction is equal to 2/3, find tt original fraction​

Answer 1

Answer:

3/9

Explanation:

Let denominator =x

Let denominator =xthus numerator =x−6

Let denominator =xthus numerator =x−6By condition x-6+3 =3/2

x

3(x−3)=2x

3(x−3)=2x3x−9=2x

3(x−3)=2x3x−9=2xx=9

3(x−3)=2x3x−9=2xx=9So denominator =x=9

3(x−3)=2x3x−9=2xx=9So denominator =x=9thus numerator ⇒x−6=9−6=3

Original Fraction=3/9