Can refers to possibility, whereas may refers to permission. The following conversation illustrates this:
Rahul: “Sir, can I go home?”
Teacher: “Yes Rahul, you can go home. You have legs and you know the way to your home. So, it is sure that you can go home, but, will I allow you to go?”
Rahul: “Sir, may I go home?”
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That was a great example... :)
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