3. Add a natural number to the numerator and denominator of the fraction at the same time, which is equal to, to find the natural number? 1997 / 1999 equals 1999 / 2000

3. Add a natural number to the numerator and denominator of the fraction at the same time, which is equal to, to find the natural number? 1997 / 1999 equals 1999 / 2000

(1997 + x) / (1999 + x) = 1999 / 2000, cross multiply 1997 * 2000 + 2000x = 1999 * 1999 + 1999x, merge congeners x = 1999 * 1999-1997 * 2000 = 2001