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Subtract 15/81 from 49/96

49/96 - 15/81 is 281/864.

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,
   49/96 = 49 × 27/96 × 27 = 1323/2592
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
   15/81 = 15 × 32/81 × 32 = 480/2592
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1323/2592 - 480/2592 = 1323 - 480/2592 = 843/2592
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 281/864

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