The numerator of the fraction of 6 less than the denominator. If one is added to the numerator and denominator, the fraction becomes 1/2. Find the fraction.
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Here is your answer,
Let the denominator be x
And the numerator be (x- 6)
Now, according to ques.
x-6+1 / x+1. = 1/2
x-5/x+1. = 1/2
2(x-5). = x+1
2x - 10. = x+1
2x - x. = 10 + 1
x. = 11
The fraction is x-6/x = 11-6/11
= 5/11
Hope it helps you!
Here is your answer,
Let the denominator be x
And the numerator be (x- 6)
Now, according to ques.
x-6+1 / x+1. = 1/2
x-5/x+1. = 1/2
2(x-5). = x+1
2x - 10. = x+1
2x - x. = 10 + 1
x. = 11
The fraction is x-6/x = 11-6/11
= 5/11
Hope it helps you!
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