Question:
In a rational number, twice the numerator is 2 more than the denominator. If 3 is added to each, the numerator and the denominator, the new fraction is 2/3. Find the original number.
Solution:
Let the denominator be $\mathrm{x}$.
$\therefore$ The numerator $=\frac{x+2}{2}$
$\therefore$ The rational number $=\frac{\mathrm{x}+2}{2 \mathrm{x}}$
According to the question,
$\frac{\frac{x+2}{2}+3}{x+3}=\frac{2}{3}$
or $\frac{x+2+6}{2(x+3)}=\frac{2}{3}$
or $\frac{x+8}{2 x+6}=\frac{2}{3}$
or $3 x+24=4 x+12$
or $x=24-12$
or $x=12$
$\therefore$ T he rational number $=\frac{12+2}{2 \times 12}=\frac{14}{24}=\frac{7}{12}$