Mr Akash got a job at the age of 24 years and he got retired from the job at the age of 60 years. What fraction of his age till retirement was he in the job?

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Years for which Akash worked = 60 – 24 = 36 years.
Actual age of Akash while retirement = 60 years.
Therefore, fraction of his age that he has spent on working $= \frac{36}{60} \frac{36}{60} = \frac{3}{5}$

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Mr Akash got a job at the age of 24 years and he got retired from the job at the age of 60 years. What fraction of his age till retirement was he in the job?

Years for which Akash worked = 60 – 24 = 36 years. Actual age of Akash while retirement = 60 years. Therefore, fraction of his age that he has spent on working =36603660=35

Years for which Akash worked = 60 – 24 = 36 years.
Actual age of Akash while retirement = 60 years.
Therefore, fraction of his age that he has spent on working $= \frac{36}{60} \frac{36}{60} = \frac{3}{5}$