Find original fraction of 7/16

Question

The denominator of a fraction is 3 more than twice the numerator. If both numerator and denominator are decreased by one, the simplified results is 7/16, find original fraction.

Answer 1

n represents the numerator

2n + 3 represents the denominaor

 

(n -1) / (2n + 3 - 1) = 7 / 16

 

Can you solve for n and answer?