The numerator offer a fraction 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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Let the numerator of fraction be x
so denominator is x+6
so fraction x/x+6
By the condition given in your question we get equation
x+3/x+6=2/3
3 (x+3)=2 (x+6)
3x+9=2x+12
x=3
so original fraction is 3/9
so denominator is x+6
so fraction x/x+6
By the condition given in your question we get equation
x+3/x+6=2/3
3 (x+3)=2 (x+6)
3x+9=2x+12
x=3
so original fraction is 3/9
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