The numerator of a fraction is 2 less than the denominator .If one is added to its denominator it becomes 1/2find the fraction​

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1. Answer:

   Let the numerator be x

   Denominator = x+2

   When 1 is added to Denominator:-

   Denominator = x+2+1=x+3

   A.T.Q.

   (x)/(x+3)=1/2

   Cross multiplying

   x+3=2x

   2x-x=3

   x=3

   Original Numerator = x = 3

   Original Denominator = x+2 = 3+2 = 5

   Original fraction = 3/5

   Verification:-

   Fraction = 3/5

   1 is added to the Denominator:-

   3/(5+1) = 1/2

   3/6 = 1/2

   1/2 = 1/2

   Hence verified

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2. Answer:

   let the denominator be x

   then , numerator – x-2

   A/Q

   denominator = x+1

   x+1 = 1/2

   x = 1/2-1

   x = -1/2

   numerator = -1/2-2

   = -5/2

   then fraction

   -5/2

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   -1/2

   = 5/1 answer

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