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A fraction become 1/3 when 2 is subtracted from the numerator and it becomes 1/2 when 1 is subtracted ftom denominator. Find the fraction

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Heya........

Let the numerator be X and denominator be y

According to question,

X-2/y=1/3

3X-6=y...(1)

X/y-1=1/2

2X=y-1.....(2)

SUBSTITUTE EQ.(1) in eq.(2)

2X=3X-6-1

=>2X-3X=-7

=>-X=-7

=>X=7

Substitute this value in eq.(2)

=>2X=y-1

=>2(7)=y-1

=>14+1=y

=>y=15

So fraction BECOME 7/15

Hope it's helpful......



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