Question

A certain fraction, if reduced, is equal to ⅘. If 3 is added to the numerator, the new fraction is equal to 1. What is the fraction?

Let x = numerator
Let y = denominator

Answer 1

Answer: x = 12, y = 15

Step-by-step explanation: 12/15 reduces to 4/5 because 12 divided by 3 is 4 and 15 divided by 3 is 5. 12 + 3 is 15 so if you add 3 to the numerator, you get 15/15, which is equal to 1.