The sum of numerator and denominator of a fraction is 18 . If the denominator is increased by 2 ,the fraction reduced to 1/3.Find the fraction....
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The sum of numerator and denominator of a fraction is 18 . If the denominator is increased by 2 ,the fraction reduced to 1/3.Find the fraction....
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Given that the sum of numerator and denominator = 18
Therefore
x + y = 18 (equation 1)
If the denominator is increased by 2, the fraction is reduced to 1/3
i.e x/(y+2) = 1/3
3x = y + 2
3x - y = 2 (equation 2)
Adding equation 1 and 2
x + y = 18
3x - y = 2
4x = 20
x = 5
x + y = 18
5 + y = 18
y = 13
The fraction is x/y = 5/13