When the same whole number is added to both the numerator and denominator of 2/5, the value of the new fraction is 2/3. What number was added to both the numerator and denominator?
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Let the no. adding both side be x.
According to question
(2 + x)divided by (5 + x)=2 by 3
by cross multiplication
3(2 + x) = 2(5 +x)
6 + 3x = 10 + 2x
3x - 2x = 10 - 6
x =4
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