Subtract 1/3 from 60/72
60/72 - 1/3 is 1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 3 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
60/72 = 60 × 1/72 × 1 = 60/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
1/3 = 1 × 24/3 × 24 = 24/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/72 - 24/72 = 60 - 24/72 = 36/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2
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