Question

The sum of the numerator and denominator of a fraction is 12. If the denominator is
creased by 3, the fraction becomes 1/2 . Find the fraction.​

Answer 1

Answer:

let x be numerator and y be the denominator

x+y=12

denominator is increased by3

x/y+3=1/2

2x=y+3

2x-y=3

from both equations

3x=15

x=5

y=8