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Subtract 3/60 from 7/72

7/72 - 3/60 is 17/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   7/72 = 7 × 5/72 × 5 = 35/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   3/60 = 3 × 6/60 × 6 = 18/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/360 - 18/360 = 35 - 18/360 = 17/360

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