The denominator of a fraction is 5 greater than the numerator. If the numerator and the denominator are increased by 1, the resulting fraction is equal to 7â„12. What is the value of the original fraction? Choose the correct choice from the following answers.
A) 6/11
B) 8/13
C) 11/16
D) 12/17
E) 14/19
Let the numerator be x.   Then the denominator is x+5.   x+1 / x+6 = 7/12.   12x+12=7x+42.   5x=30.   x=6.   The original fraction is 6/11.   The answer is 6/11.
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The denominator of a fraction is 5 greater than the numerator. If the numerator and the denominator are increased by 1, the resulting fraction is equal to 7â„12. What is the value of the original fraction?