A large pan contains a mixture of oil and water. After 2 litres of water are added to the original contents of the pan, the ratio of oil to water is . However, when 2 litres of oil are added to the new mixture, the ratio becomes . Find the original ratio of oil to water in the pan (in its simplest form).
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