Question

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

Answer 1

Let numerator be x and denominator be y

That is the fraction is x/y

Given x+y=12

Given if y bcomes y+3

Fraction is 1/2

X/y+3=1/2

Y+3=2x-------1

X+y=12-------2

Solve 1 and 2

By solving this we get

X=5 and y=7

therefore the origina fraction is x/y=5/7

Answer 2

Answer:

5/7

Step-by-step explanation:

yeah, 5/7 is the correct answer check it

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