SOLUTION: If the numerator and denominator of a fraction are both decreased by one the fraction becomes 2/3. If the numerator and denominator are both increased by one the fraction becomes 3

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Question 783405: If the numerator and denominator of a fraction are both decreased by one the fraction becomes 2/3. If the numerator and denominator are both increased by one the fraction becomes 3/4. find the original fraction
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Solve the 2X2 system for and . The original fraction is then .

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