Question

The numerator of a rational number is 3 less than the
denominator. If the denominator is increased by 5 and numerator
by 2, we get the fraction. Find the original fraction.

Answer 1

Answer:

let the rational no. be x/y

x+3=y

x+2/x+3+5=3/4

x+2/x+8=3/4

4x+8=3x+24

x=16

y=16+3

Y=19

original fraction = 16/19 ans