The sum of the numerator and denominator of a fraction is 12. if the denominator is increased by 5, then the fraction beomes 1/2. find the fraction.
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let x be numerator then fraction is x/12-x
now
x/(12-x+5)=1/2
x/17-x=1/2
⇒2x=17-x
⇒x=17/3 which is not possible since x must be integer hence there is no such fraction
now
x/(12-x+5)=1/2
x/17-x=1/2
⇒2x=17-x
⇒x=17/3 which is not possible since x must be integer hence there is no such fraction
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