Question

the numerator of a rational number is 3 less than its denominator if the numerator is increased by 1 and the denominator is increased by 3 the number becomes 1 by 2 find the rational number​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

Then,

x-3/X

If the numerator is increased by 1 and the denominator by 3. Then,

=> X-3+1/X+3=1/2

=> X-2/X+3=1/2

=> 2(X-2)=X+3

=> 2X-4=X+3

=> 2X-X=3+4

=> X=7