Answers

Subtract 36/60 from 72/96

72/96 - 36/60 is 3/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 60 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   72/96 = 72 × 5/96 × 5 = 360/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   36/60 = 36 × 8/60 × 8 = 288/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/480 - 288/480 = 360 - 288/480 = 72/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/20

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