Question

The sum of the numerator ad the denomnator of a given fraction is 12. If
3 is added to its denominator then the fraction becomes 2. Find the given
fraction​

Answer 1

Answer:

fraction = x /y

x+y=12. (1)

x/y+3=2

x = 2 y +6

x-2 y=6. (2)

(i)-(2)

-3y=-6

y = 2

Put in (i)

x+y=12

x+2=12

x=10

fraction is 10/2