Question

Pls help me i don’t know the answer it says write your answer as a fraction in simplest form

(-1 1/3) - 1 2/3

Answer 1

Answer: -2 1/3.

Explanation:

Given:

(-1 1/3) - 1 2/3

First, let's convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions:

-1 1/3 = (-1 x 3 + 1)/3 = -2/3

1 2/3 = (1 x 3 + 2)/3 = 5/3

Now, subtract the two fractions:

(-2/3) - (5/3)

To subtract fractions with the same denominator, simply subtract the numerators:

Numerator = -2 - 5 = -7

So, the result is:

-7/3

Now, let's convert this improper fraction back into a mixed number:

-7 ÷ 3 = -2 R 1

The result is:

-2 1/3

So, (-1 1/3) - 1 2/3 = -2 1/3.