The numerator of a fraction is 3 less than its denominator. If 2 is added to both the numerator and denominator, the sum of the new fraction and the original fraction is 1 9/20. Find the new fraction.

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Let the fraction be . It is given that the numerator of a fraction is 3 less than its denominator. ⇒ a = b - 3 And, If 2 is added to both the numerator and denominator, the sum of the new fraction and the original fraction is As b cannot be fraction. So, b = 10. When b = 10, a = b - 3 = 10 - 3 = 7 The fraction = New fraction = Hence, the fraction = .

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The numerator of a fraction is 3 less than its denominator. If 2 is added to both the numerator and denominator, the sum of the new fraction and the original fraction is 1 9/20. Find the new fraction.

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