Asked by Lakshmi

A fraction is equivalent to 5/9. When 3 is subtracted from numerator, its value is 1/2. Find the value of the fraction if the denominator is increased by 6.
Answered by R_scott
(5 n - 3) / (9 n) = 1 / 2 ... 2(5 n - 3) = 9 n ... n = 6

original fraction ... 30 / 54

30 / (54 + 6) = 30 / 60 = 1 / 2

Answered by Sarah
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