a fraction when taken away from 1/3 gives 1/12 the fraction is

Question

a fraction when taken away from 1/3 gives 1/12 the fraction is 

Answer 1

a fraction when taken away from 1/3 gives 1/12

1/3  -  x  = 1/12

12/3 - 12x = 1

4 - 12x = 1

-12x = -3

x = 3/12 = 1/4

Answer 2

Hi, Vkash.

 

Okay, let the unknown fraction be X.

 

1/3 - X = 1/12

 

Now, convert 1/3 to twelfths..

1/3 x 4/4 = 4/12

 

4/12 - X = 1/12

 

X = 3/12 = 1/4