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The sum of the numerator and the denominator of a fraction is 11. If 1 is added to the numerator and 2 is subtracted from the denominator, it becomes $\frac{2}{3}$. The fraction is: |
$\frac{5}{6}$ $\frac{6}{5}$ $\frac{3}{8}$ $\frac{8}{3}$ |
$\frac{3}{8}$ |
Let us consider that fraction is = \(\frac{A}{B}\) A + B = 11 ----(1) ATQ, \(\frac{A + 1 }{B - 2 }\) = \(\frac{2}{3}\) 3A + 3 = 2B - 4 3A - 2B = -7 -----(2) Multiply equation 1 by 2 and add equation 1 and 2 , 2A + 3A = -7 + 22 5A = 15 A = 3 Put A in equation 1 , 3 + B = 11 B = 8 So, The fraction = \(\frac{3}{8}\) The correct answer is Option (3) → $\frac{3}{8}$ |