Question

The numeretor of a fraction is 5 less than the denominator. If 9 is added to both numeretor and denomenator , it becomes 2/3 . Find the fraction

Answer 1

Answer:

The fraction will be

$\frac{1}{6}$

Step-by-step explanation:

By simple process of elimination and by working backwards you know that the final fraction must be equal to

$\frac{2}{3}$

therefore, by experimentation, you find that the final fraction must be

$\frac{10}{15}$

for 9 to be successfully added to both numerator and denominator. if you take 9 from both, you are given

$\frac{1}{6}$

which fits with the numerator being 5 less than the denominator making this the fraction