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