SOLUTION: the denominator of a fraction is 1 more than its numerator. if the numerator is multiply by two and the denominator is increase by one the resulting fraction is 5/3

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Question 466001: the denominator of a fraction is 1 more than its numerator. if the numerator is multiply by two and the denominator is increase by one the resulting fraction is 5/3
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Hi,

denominator of a fraction is 1 more than its numerator

Let x and (x+1) represent the value of the numerator and denomiator respectivelu

Question states***

 +2x%2F%28x%2B2%29+=+5%2F3  |Cross Multiplying to solve

       6x = 5(x+2)

        x = 10, the value of the numerator. Denominator is 11.



CHECKING our Answer***

   20/12 = 5/3