SOLUTION: the denominator of a fraction is 1 less than twice the numerator. If the numerator and denominator are both increased by 1, the fraction is 3/5 find the fraction? can please expl

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Question 1157936: the denominator of a fraction is 1 less than twice the numerator. If the numerator and denominator are both increased by 1, the fraction is 3/5 find the fraction?
can please explain in brief!
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The fraction n%2F%282n-1%29

The description %28n%2B1%29%2F%282n%29=3%2F5

highlight%28n=5%29

The original fraction highlight%285%2F9%29