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Subtract 5/32 from 16/15

1^st number: 1 1/15, 2^nd number: 5/32

16/15 - 5/32 is 437/480.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 32 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
   16/15 = 16 × 32/15 × 32 = 512/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   5/32 = 5 × 15/32 × 15 = 75/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   512/480 - 75/480 = 512 - 75/480 = 437/480

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