The sum of the numerator and denominator of a fraction is 12. If 1 is added to both numerator and denominator the fraction becomes 35/2. Find the fraction.
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let the fraction be x/y, where x is numerator and y is denominator.
a/q, x+y=12. therefore x=12-y
after adding
(x+1) / (y+1)=35/2
2x+2=35y +35
2x=35y+33
2(12-y)=35y+33
24-33=37y
y= -9/37
x=12-(-9/37)
= 453/37
therefore fraction is -453/9
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a/q, x+y=12. therefore x=12-y
after adding
(x+1) / (y+1)=35/2
2x+2=35y +35
2x=35y+33
2(12-y)=35y+33
24-33=37y
y= -9/37
x=12-(-9/37)
= 453/37
therefore fraction is -453/9
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