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If the numerator of a certain fraction is increased by 2 and the denominator is increased by 1, then the resulting fraction is equal to `1//2`. If however, the numerator is increased by 1 and denominator is decreased by 2, then the resulting fraction is equal to `3/5`. Find the original fraction.

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`2/7`
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