SOLUTION: Find a fraction that becomes 3/5 when 1 is added to its numerator and denominator and becomes 1/2 when 1 is subtracted from its numerator and denominator.

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Question 920766: Find a fraction that becomes 3/5 when 1 is added to its numerator and denominator and becomes 1/2 when 1 is subtracted from its numerator and denominator.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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n%2Fd is what for %28n%2B1%29%2F%28d%2B1%29=3%2F5 and %28n-1%29%2F%28d-1%29=1%2F2?