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The numerator of a fraction is 3 less than its denominator. If 1 is added to the denominator, the fraction is decreased by 1/15 . Find the fraction.

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Let the denominator of the required fraction be x.

Numerator of the required fraction = x-3

Original fraction = (x-3)/x

If 1 is added to the denominator, then the new fraction obtained is x-3/x+1

According to the given condition,

x-3/x+1 = x-3/x - 1/15

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