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Subtract 1/81 from 15/96

15/96 - 1/81 is 373/2592.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 81 is 2592
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 27 = 2592,
   15/96 = 15 × 27/96 × 27 = 405/2592
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
   1/81 = 1 × 32/81 × 32 = 32/2592
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   405/2592 - 32/2592 = 405 - 32/2592 = 373/2592

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