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Subtract 5/81 from 3/96

3/96 - 5/81 is -79/2592.

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,
   3/96 = 3 × 27/96 × 27 = 81/2592
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
   5/81 = 5 × 32/81 × 32 = 160/2592
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/2592 - 160/2592 = 81 - 160/2592 = -79/2592

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