Answer:
8/15
Explanation:
There is absolute value, so the a and b become positives.
But there is a negative on the outside, meaning - (a+b)
So:
-1 2/3 - 1
______
2 - (-3)
Then..
-2 2/3
______
5
You can convert each number to a complete fraction and use keep change flip.
2 2/3 = 8/3 and 5 = 15/3
8/3 divided by 15/3 is..
8 x 3
_. _
3. 15
You can cancel out the 3's and then multiple 8/1 x 1/15
That equals 8/15, since you can't simplify it anymore.