the numerator of a rational number is 6 less than its denominator. if 3 is added to the numerator the fraction is equal to 2/3 find the original fraction
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let denominator=x
numerator=x-6
x-6+3=2....(1)
x=3........(2)
cross multiply equation 1 and 2
2x=3x-9
x=9
denominator=9
numerator=3
original fraction=3/9 =1/3 answer
numerator=x-6
x-6+3=2....(1)
x=3........(2)
cross multiply equation 1 and 2
2x=3x-9
x=9
denominator=9
numerator=3
original fraction=3/9 =1/3 answer
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Answer:
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Step-by-step explanation:
Let the denominator be x,
Hence, numerator =x−6
According to question,
xx−6+3=32
⟹3x−9=2x
⟹x=9
So, original fraction, 93
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