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14. In a fraction, twice the numerator is 2 more than the denominator. If 3 is added to thenumerator and to the denominator, the new fraction is Find the original fraction |
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Answer» Let the numerator be xdenominator = 2x-23 is added :-Numerator= x+3Denominator= 2x-2+3=2x+1x+3/2x+1=2/33(x+3)=2(2x+1)3x+9=4x+23x-4x=2-9-x=-7x=7Original Numerator = x = 7Original Denominator = 2x-2= 2(7)-2= 14-2= 12Original Fraction = 7/12 7/12 is the correct answer 2/3 is the right answer.... 2/3 is the right answer 2/3 is the right answer |
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