SOLUTION: PLEASE HELP! The denominator of a fraction is 2 more than its numerator. if 1/2 is added to the fraction, the result is 11/10. Find the fraction.

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: PLEASE HELP! The denominator of a fraction is 2 more than its numerator. if 1/2 is added to the fraction, the result is 11/10. Find the fraction.      Log On


   

Question 530330: PLEASE HELP!
The denominator of a fraction is 2 more than its numerator. if 1/2 is added to the fraction, the result is 11/10. Find the fraction.
Answer by sudhanshu_kmr(1152) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Fraction is x/(x+2)

x/ (x+2) + 1/2 = 11/10
=> x/(x+2) = 6/10
=> 10x = 6x+12
x= 3
Fraction value is : 3/5