SOLUTION: If the numerator and denominator of a fraction are both decreased by one the fraction becomes 2/3. If the numerator and denominator are both increased by one the fraction becomes 3
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Question 783405: If the numerator and denominator of a fraction are both decreased by one the fraction becomes 2/3. If the numerator and denominator are both increased by one the fraction becomes 3/4. find the original fraction
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
So
And
So
Solve the 2X2 system for 
and 
. The original fraction is then 
.
John
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My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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