Question

the numerator of a fraction is four less than is denominator . If 1 is added to the numerat or and the denominator the faction becomes 1/2.find the fraction

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Numerator = (x - 4) + 1 = 1
Denominator = x +1 = 2
( BY CROSS MULTIPLYING )
2(x - 3) = x +1
2x - 6 = x +1
2x - x = 6 + 1
x = 7

Numerator = x - 4 = 7- 4 =3
Denominator = 7+1 = 8
ANSWER:-
Thus the fraction is 3/8