Q71
If the numerator of a fraction is increased by 2 and the denominator is increased by 3, the fraction becomes 7/9 and if both the numerator as well as he denominator are decreased by 1, the fraction becomes 4/5 . What is the original fraction ?
If the numerator of a fraction is increased by 2 and the denominator is increased by 3, the fraction becomes and if both the numerator as well as he denominator are decreased by 1, the fraction becomes . What is the original fraction ?
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Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Let the fraction be Then,
Solving (i) and (ii), we get :
x = 5 and y = 6
Hence, the original fraction is