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The numerator of a fraction is 2 less than the denominator.If 3 is added to both the numerator and the denominator,the fraction becomes ¾.Find the fraction. (explain) |
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Answer» Step-by-step explanation: LET DENOMINATOR be x Therefore, Numerator= x-2 Now 3 is added to both the numerator and denominator Therefore, the frection will be x+3/x-2+3 = x+3/x+1 Now it is given that FRACTION after adding 3 is 3/4 Therefore, x+3/x+1 = 3/4 4x+12 = 3x+3 x = -9 Therefore the fraction will be: -9/-11 = 9/11 |
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