Question

If the denominator of 5/9 is increased by a number and the numerator is doubled, the result is 1. Find the number.

Answer 1

◇Given :-

The denominator of a fraction is increased by a number and numerator will be doubled

To find

We have to find the required number or fraction

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Now let us consided as the number be a

Then

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The given fraction is 5/9

`:\implies\sf (5* 2)/(9+a)= 1\\ \\ \\ :\implies\sf (10)/(9+a)=1\\ \\ \\ :\implies\sf 10= 1(9+a)\\ \\ \\ :\implies\sf 10-9=a\\ \\ \\ :\implies\sf 1=a`

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Answer 2

Answer: 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The numerator is doubled, so the fractions looks like 10/9. To make it one, it must be 10/10 and 9+1=10