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Subtract 4/12 from 60/72

60/72 - 4/12 is 1/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 12 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   60/72 = 60 × 1/72 × 1 = 60/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
   4/12 = 4 × 6/12 × 6 = 24/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/72 - 24/72 = 60 - 24/72 = 36/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2

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