The denominator of a fraction is 3 more than the numerator. If 2 is added to the numerator and 5 is added to the denominator, the fraction becomes . Find the fraction.

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Let the numerator of the required fraction be x. Then, its denominator = (x + 3). The fraction is . According to the question, if 2 is added to the numerator and 5 is added to the denominator, the fraction becomes . Numerator = x = 4 Denominator = (x + 3) = 4 + 3 = 7. Hence, the required fraction is .

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The denominator of a fraction is 3 more than the numerator. If 2 is added to the numerator and 5 is added to the denominator, the fraction becomes . Find the fraction.

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