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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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Answer» 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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