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Numerator and denominator of fraction has sum is . If is added in the denominator, the fraction becomes . Find the fraction so obtained.

Let the numerator be A and the denominator be B.

So, the required fraction is .

ATQ,

The sum of the numerator and denominator of the fraction is .

ATQ,

If is added in the denominator, the fraction becomes 

Use this equation which is given in the question, 

Hence, two equations are,

…… (a)

…….. (b)

Add (a) and (b), we will get

Use the obtained value of in (a), and find B

Therefore, the fraction is .