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Subtract 10/45 from 81/96

81/96 - 10/45 is 179/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 45 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
   81/96 = 81 × 15/96 × 15 = 1215/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
   10/45 = 10 × 32/45 × 32 = 320/1440
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1215/1440 - 320/1440 = 1215 - 320/1440 = 895/1440
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/288

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