Question 802549: The sum of the numerator and denominator of a fraction is 12. If the denominator is increased by 3, the fraction Becomes ˝. Find the fraction
Found 2 solutions by mananth, MathTherapy:
Answer by mananth(16946)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! let numerator be x
denominator be y
x+y=12..................(1)
(x+3)/y = 1/2
2(x+3)=y
2x+6 =y
substitute y in (1)
x+2x+6=12
3x+6=12
3x=12-6
3x=6
/3
x=2
y=10
The fraction is 2/10
Answer by MathTherapy(10557)  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The sum of the numerator and denominator of a fraction is 12. If the denominator is increased by 3, the fraction Becomes ˝. Find the fraction
Fraction: 
You can do the check!!
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