the numerator of a fracton is 6 less than the denominator. if 3 is added to the numerator ,the fraction becomes equal to 2/3 find the original fraction
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Answer:
3/9
Step-by-step explanation:
let the denominator be X
and numerator be x-6
ATQ,
(x-6)/X=2/3
3x-18+9=2x
3x-9=2x
X=9
Denominator=X=9
numerator=x-6 =9-6 =3
Then, original fraction will be 3/9
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N=x
D=x+6
ATP
N=x+3=2
D=x+6=3
CROSS MULTIPLY
2(x+6)=3(x+3)
2x+12=3x+9
2x+12-9=3x
3=3x-2x
3=x
N=3
D=3+6
=9
=3/9
Verification
3+3=6
3+6 =9
=2/3
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