Question

The numerator of a fraction is 6 less than the denominator. If 3 is added to the numerator, the fraction becomes equal to 2/3 Find the original fraction. ​

Answer 1

let the denominator be x . Then ,

numerator = x-6

if 3 is added to numerator we get :

x-6+3 = x-3

n the. fraction becomes ;

(x-3)/x = 2/3

x-3 = 2/3× x

x-3 = 2x/3

(x-3) × 3 = 2x

3x-9 = 2x

3x-2x = 9

x = 9

thus denominator of original fraction is 9

n numerator of original fraction is 9-6 = 3

n original fraction is 3/9

this is ur required, correct answer

Answer 2

Answer:

1/3

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