The numerator of a fraction is 6 less than the denominator. If 3 is added to the numerator, the fraction is equal to $\frac{2}{3}$. What is the original fraction equal to?
Given :
The numerator of a fraction is 6 less than the denominator.
If 3 is added to the numerator, the fraction is equal to $\frac{2}{3}$.
To find :
We have to find the original fraction.
Solution :
Let the Denominator of the fraction be $'x'.$
The numerator of a fraction is 6 less than the denominator.
So, Numerator $= x - 6$
The Original fraction is $\frac{x -6}{x}$
If 3 is added to the numerator, the fraction is equal to $\frac{2}{3}$
So, $\frac{x -6 + 3}{x} = \frac{2}{3}$
$\frac{x - 3}{x} = \frac{2}{3}$
Cross multiply,
$3 \times (x - 3) = 2 \times x$
$3 x - 9 = 2 x$
$3 x - 2 x = 9$
$x = 9$
Substitute $x = 9$ in the original fraction ,
$\frac{9 - 6}{9} = \frac{3}{9}$
The original fraction is $\frac{3}{9}$.
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