The nominator is the 5 less than a denominator If 1 is added to both the numbers become 2/3.What is the fraction ?
Answer: 9/14
Explanation
(x-5)/x
(x-4)/(x+1)=2/3
2x+2=3x-12
x-12=2
x=14
10/15=2*5/(3*5)=2/3
the origional fraction is (14-5)/14=9/14
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