Question

If the same number is added to both the

numerator and the denominator of a proper
fraction, the
(A) value of the fraction is decreased
(B) value of the fraction is increased
(C) value of the fraction is unchanged
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(D) effect of the operation depends on the
original fraction.

Answer 1

(B) value of the fraction is increased

Step-by-step explanation:

If the same number is added to both the numerator and denominator of a proper fraction, the value of the fraction is increased.

This is because the fraction is multiplied by a number greater than 1, which increases its value.

For example,

let's say we have the fraction
`\tt (1)/(2)`. If we add 1 to both the numerator and denominator, we get the fraction
`\tt (1+1)/(2+1)=(2)/(3)`. T

`\tt (1)/(2) < \tt (2)/(3)`

Therefore, the value of the fraction increases.

Note:

The effect of the operation depends on the original fraction only if the number added to both the numerator and denominator is 0. In this case, the value of the fraction is unchanged.