If the numerator of a fraction is multiplied by 2 and the denominator is reduced by 5 the fraction becomes 6/5. And, if the denominator is doubled and the numerator is increased by 8, the fraction becomes 2/5. Find the fraction.
Let the numerator be ‘a’ and denominator be ‘b’
Given, if the numerator of a fraction is multiplied by 2 and the denominator is reduced by 5 the fraction becomes 6/5
⇒ 10a = 6b – 30
⇒ 5a = 3b – 15 ---------- (1)
Also, if the denominator is doubled and the numerator is increased by 8, the fraction becomes 2/5
⇒ 5a + 40 = 4b -------- (2)
Subtracting eq2 from eq1
⇒ 5a – 5a – 40 = 3b – 15 – 4b
⇒ b = 25
Thus, 5a = 75 – 15
⇒ a = 12
Fraction is 12/25