Question

The sum of the numerator and denominator of fraction is 15. If one is added to numerator and two is subtracted from denominator, the fraction will becomes 5/9.Then the value of original fraction is:

• A. 4/11
• B. 3/12
• C. 7/8
• D. 1/14

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 4/11

Let the numerator be x, Then the denominator is 15-x (x+1)/(15-x-2)=5/9 (x+1)9=(13-x)5 9x+9=65-5x 14x=65-9 x=4 original fraction= x/(15-x)=4/11