The sum of numerator and the denominator for a fraction is 12.
If the denominator is increased by 3, find the fraction
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The sum of numerator and the denominator for a fraction is 12.If the denominator is increased by 3, the fraction becomes 1/2.find the fraction.
Given:
- Sum of numerator and denominator is 12.
- Denominator is increased by 3.
- It's fraction becomes 1/2.
To Find:
- Find the fraction
Solution:
Let the required fraction be .Then,
x + y = 12. --------(i)
And,=
2x-y = 3. -----(ii)
On adding 1 and 2 we get,
x = 5
On putting x = 5 in equation 1,we get,
y = 7
the required fraction is .
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