SOLUTION: If the denominator of 3/4 is increased by a number and the numerator of the fraction is doubled, the result is 1. Find the number.

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Question 661532: If the denominator of
3/4 is increased by a number and the numerator of the fraction is doubled, the result is 1. Find the number.

Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3/4
denominator: 4 + x
numerator: 3(2) = 6
numerator and denominator must be the same for the fraction to equal 1
4 + x = 3(2)
x = 2

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