What fraction becomes a whole number when you subtract 1 from its numerator?
Category: Math · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Consider how fractions work when you change the top number.
Answer
1/2
Explanation
1/2 becomes 1/2 - 1 = 0, which is a whole number.
This is a medium math riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is 1/2.
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