SOLUTION: The numerator is one less than the denominator. if 2 is subtracted from the numerator added to the denominator, the value of the fraction is 1/2. find the original fraction.

Question 119286: The numerator is one less than the denominator. if 2 is subtracted from the numerator added to the denominator, the value of the fraction is 1/2. find the original fraction.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let's call the fraction,

"if 2 is subtracted from the numerator added to the denominator, the value of the fraction is 1/2"

Multiply both sides by 2(A+2).

Subtract A from both sides.

Add 6 to both sides.

Original fraction

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