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Subtract 5/81 from 15/32

15/32 - 5/81 is 1055/2592.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 81 is 2592
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 81 = 2592,
   15/32 = 15 × 81/32 × 81 = 1215/2592
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
   5/81 = 5 × 32/81 × 32 = 160/2592
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1215/2592 - 160/2592 = 1215 - 160/2592 = 1055/2592

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