Question

The numerator of a fraction is less than the denominator.If 1 is added to both numerator and denominator it becomes 1/2.Find the fraction​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer: 2/5

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the denominator be x

Numerator = x-3

When 1 is added:

Denominator = x+1

Numerator = (x-3)+1

=x-3+1

=x-2

According to the question,

Numerator 1

------------------- = --

Denominator 2

x-2 1

----- = ---

x+1 2

2(x-2) =1(x+1)

2x-4 =1x+1

2x-4 =x+1

2x-x =1+4

x =5

Therefore denominator = x = 5

numerator =x-3=5-3

=2

The fraction is 2/5