Answer
$15\frac{5}{12}$
Work Step by Step
$32\frac{5}{12}-17$
Now. convert mixed fractions into improper fractions,
= $\frac{32\times12+5}{12}-\frac{17}{1}$
= $\frac{389}{12}-\frac{17}{1}$
now the least common multiple of 12 & 1 is 12. so multiply the nominator and denominator of second fraction with 12 .
= $\frac{389}{12}-\frac{17\times12}{1\times12}$
= $\frac{389}{12}-\frac{204}{12}$
Subtract numerators, as all fractions have same denominator
= $\frac{389-204}{12}$
= $\frac{185}{12}$
= $15\frac{5}{12}$
