Question

The numeretor of a fraction is 5 less than the denominator. If 9 is added to both numeretor and denomenator , it becomes 2/3 . Find the fraction

Answer 1

The fraction will be

`(1)/(6)`

Explanation:

By simple process of elimination and by working backwards you know that the final fraction must be equal to

`(2)/(3)`

therefore, by experimentation, you find that the final fraction must be

`(10)/(15)`

for 9 to be successfully added to both numerator and denominator. if you take 9 from both, you are given

`(1)/(6)`

which fits with the numerator being 5 less than the denominator making this the fraction