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If 2 is added to the numerator of a fraction, it reduces to `1/2` and if 1 is subtracted from the denominator, it reduces to `1/3`. Find the fraction.

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Let the original fraction be `a/b`
Given=>`(a+2)/b=1/2`.....(1)
also=>`a/(b-1)=1/3`...(2)
solving(1) and(2) we get,
a=3 and b=10
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