Question

what should be added to the numerator and denominator of the fraction 5/12,so that we get a new fraction whose value is 1/2?​

Answer 1

According to the question...

(5+x)/(12+x) = 1/2

We crossmultiply the equation..

2(5+x)=1(12+x)

10+2x=12+x

2x-x=2

x=2

Thus, 2 should be added to the numerator and denominator of the fraction...