The sum of the numerator and denominator of a fraction is 4 more than twice the numerator. If the numerator and denominator are increased by 3, they are in the ratio 2 : 3. Determine the fraction.

Let the numerator be ‘a’ and denominator be ‘b’.


Given, sum of the numerator and denominator of a fraction is 4 more than twice the numerator. If the numerator and denominator are increased by 3, they are in the ratio 2 : 3.


a + b = 2a + 4


b – a = 4 -------- (1)


Also,


3a + 9 = 2b + 6


3a – 2b = - 3 ------(2)


Multiplying eq1 by 2 and adding to eq1


2b – 2a + 3a – 2b = 8 - 3


a = 5


Thus b = 9


Fraction is 5/9


9