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Sphinxa [80]
2 years ago
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If numerator is 2 less than the denominator of a rational number and when 1 is subtracted from numerator and denominator both, t

he resulting new rational number in its simplest form is 1/2 . Find the original rational number.​
Mathematics
1 answer:
xenn [34]2 years ago
6 0

Answer:

\frac{3}{5}

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Let the denominator be x
  • So, numerator = x - 2
  • According to the given condition: when 1 is subtracted from numerator and denominator both, the resulting new rational number in its simplest form is \frac{1}{2}

  • \implies \frac{x-2-1}{x-1}=\frac{1}{2}

  • \implies \frac{x-3}{x-1}=\frac{1}{2}

  • \implies 2(x-3)=x -1

  • \implies 2x-6=x -1

  • \implies 2x-x=6-1

  • \implies x=5

  • \implies x-2=-5-2= 3

  • Required \: rational\: number = \frac{3}{5}
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