Question

the numeratorof a fraction is 4 less than its denominator .if the numerator is decreasad by 1 ,the fraction is equal to 2/3.find the fraction

Answer 1

let the numerator be x

denominator=x+4

By condition,

x-1/x+4=2/3

3x-3=2x+8

x=11

Hence,the fraction is 11/15