Question

The denominator of a fraction is 5 more than the numerator. if both the numerator and denominator are increased by 3, the the resulting fraction becomes 3/4. find the original fraction.

Answer 1

12/17

Explanation:

Let

Numerator of the fraction = x

Denominator of the fraction = x + 5

The fraction is

x / (x + 5)

if both the numerator and denominator are increased by 3, the the resulting fraction becomes 3/4.

x + 3 / (x + 5) + 3 = 3/4

x + 3 / x + 8 = 3/4

Cross multiply

(x + 3)4 = (x + 8)3

4x + 12 = 3x + 24

4x - 3x = 24 - 12

x = 12

Recall,

x / (x + 5)

= 12 / (12 + 5)

= 12/17

The original equation = 12/17