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Subtract 32/15 from 3/12

1st number: 3/12, 2nd number: 2 2/15

3/12 - 32/15 is -113/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 15 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    3/12 = 3 × 5/12 × 5 = 15/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    32/15 = 32 × 4/15 × 4 = 128/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/60 - 128/60 = 15 - 128/60 = -113/60

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