Activity 12: I can solve it! Directions: Solve the following problems. Follow the 5 steps in solving word problems. Use separate sheet of paper for your answers. Problem 1. The denominator of a fraction is one more than the numerator. If 3 is subtracted to the numerator and to the denominator, the resulting fraction is equivalent to 3. What is the original fraction? Problem 2. Jemuel and Lemuel are asked to paint a house. Jernuel can paint the house by himself 16 hours and Lemuel can paint by himself in 12 hours. How long would it take to paint the house if they worked together?​