SOLUTION: If 1(one) is added to the denominator of a fraction, the fraction becomes 1/2. If two is added to both the numerator and denominator, the fraction becomes 2/3. Determine the fracti

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Question 1154762: If 1(one) is added to the denominator of a fraction, the fraction becomes 1/2. If two is added to both the numerator and denominator, the fraction becomes 2/3. Determine the fraction.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Original Fraction, n%2Fd;

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