SOLUTION: if 1 is subtracted from the numerator of a fraction the resulting fraction is 1/3. If 2 is subtracted from the denominator, the resulting fraction is 1/2. find the original fractio

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Question 1084139: if 1 is subtracted from the numerator of a fraction the resulting fraction is 1/3. If 2 is subtracted from the denominator, the resulting fraction is 1/2. find the original fraction
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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