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The numerator of a fraction is 3 less than its denominator. if the numerator is increased by 1 and the denominator is increased by 3 the fraction becomes 1 by 2. find the original fraction?Please answer with step by step explanation . |
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Answer» LET denominator be x... ACC. to the question numerator will b x-3 acc. to the question: (x-2)/(x+3) = 1/2 2x - 4 = x + 3 x = 7 denominator, x= 7 numerator, x-3= 4 original fraction= 4/7 |
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