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Find two positive rational numbers whose sum is 1 and if the number is divided by the greater, the result is 1/2.

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Consider P and Q to be rational numbers in which P greater than Q. So Q÷P=1÷2 (given)means P=2Q P+Q=1(given) So 2Q+Q=1 3Q=1. so Q=1÷3 P=2÷3

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