Question

The numerator of a fraction is greater than its denominator by 1. The difference between the reciprocal of its denominator to the reciprocal of its numerator is $\frac{1}{12}$. Then the fraction is

• A. (3/2)
• B. (4/3)
• C. (5/4)
• D. (6/5)
• E. (7/8)

Answer 1

The correct option is B

(4/3)

Let the fraction be $\frac{x+1}{x}$.

$\frac{1}{x}-\frac{1}{x+1}=\frac{1}{12}$

$⟹$x = 3

$\therefore$The fraction is $\frac{4}{3}$.