after a fraction is increased by 1/4 of its value, the result is 3 1/3. What is the original fraction.

Answer 1

(X * 1/4) + X = 3 1/3

X is the unknown number

1/4X + 4/4X = 10/3

5/4X = 10/3

X = 10/3 * 4/5

X = 40/15

X = 8/3 = 2 2/3

Answer 2

X + 1/4 = 3 1/3
X = 3 1/3 - 1/4