In a fraction, the denominator is (5) more than the numerator. If (1) is added to both numerator and denominator, the fraction becomes (\frac{2}{3}). What is the original fraction?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (\frac{9}{14})
Let the numerator be (x) and denominator be (y), so (y=x+5) and (\frac{x+1}{y+1}=\frac{2}{3}). In exams, cross multiply when converting a fraction into an equation.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
(\frac{9}{14})
Why is this the correct answer?
Let the numerator be (x) and denominator be (y), so (y=x+5) and (\frac{x+1}{y+1}=\frac{2}{3}). In exams, cross multiply when converting a fraction into an equation.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables. Topic: Algebraic methods: Substitution method and Elimination method..
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