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Subtract 25/54 from 15/32

15/32 - 25/54 is 5/864.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 54 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
   15/32 = 15 × 27/32 × 27 = 405/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   25/54 = 25 × 16/54 × 16 = 400/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   405/864 - 400/864 = 405 - 400/864 = 5/864

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