A fraction becomes 1/2 when 1 is subtracted from the numerator and 1 is added to the denominator. If the original fraction is 3/5, what is the new fraction?
A2/6
B1/3
C2/5
D1/2
Explanation
Original fraction = 3/5. Subtracting 1 from numerator gives 3 – 1 = 2. Adding 1 to denominator gives 5 + 1 = 6. The resulting fraction is 2/6.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Arithmetic & Percentages
- Subtopic: Fractions
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