Question

If a fraction is equal to 3/5 and the sum of its numerator and denominator is 16 what is the fraction???? (PLEASE HELP)

Answer 1

Fraction = 0.6 or 6/10

Explanation:

Given data:

Assume that fraction is x/y

So

x/y = 3/5 , x + y = 16

x/y = ?

Solution:

x/y = 3/5

= x/y = 0.6

= x = 0.6 y

Putting value of x in equation 2:

x + y = 16

= 0.6 y + y = 16

= 1.6 y = 16

=y = 16/1.6 = 10

For x:

x + y = 16

= x = 16 - y

= x = 16 - 10

= x = 6

Fraction = 0.6 or 6/10