Question

The sum as numerator and denminut of a
fraction is 18 if the denominater is increased
by 2, the fraction reduces to 1/3​

Answer 1

Answer:

fraction =5/13

Step-by-step explanation:

let the numerator be x,denominator be y

A. T. Q,

x+y=18

=>y=18-x....(1)

also,

x/(y+2)=1/3....(2)

putting (1)into(2),

x/(18-x+2)=1/3

=>3x=18-x+2

=>3x+x=20

=>4x=20

=>x=20/4=5

=>y=18-5=13

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