Problem: The value of a fraction is$\frac{2}{5}$ . If the numerator is decreased by 2 and the denominator increased by 1, the resulting fraction is equivalent to $\frac{1}{4}$ . Find the numerator and the denominator of the original fraction.
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Correct Answer: Numerator = 6Denominator = 15
Explanation:
Let, Numerator = 2x
& Denominator = 5x
$\frac{2x-2}{5x+2}=\frac{1}{4}$
8x — 8 = 5x + 1
8x — 5x = 1+ 8
3x = 9
x = 3
Numerator = 2x = 2 x 3 = 6
Denominator = 5x = 5 x 3 = 15