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If the numerator of a fraction is increased by 2 and the denominator is increased by 1, the fraction becomes `5/8` and if the numerator of the same fraction is increased by 3 and the denominator is increased by 1 the fraction becomes `3/4`. What is the original fraction?

A

`2/7`

B

`4/7`

C

`3/7`

D

None of these

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