# maths

the numerator and denominator of a fraction
are in the ratio 3:2 if three is added to the numerator and three is subtracted from the denominator a new fraction is formed whose value is 9/4 find the original fraction?

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1. n/d = 3/2
(n+3)/(d-3) = 9/4

I don't get two integer values for n and d. Typo?

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