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What is the opposite
of -5/3

User Jinjinov
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Answer:

5/3

Explanation:

Opposite of a negative is a positive

Opposite of a positive is a negative

User DKen
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Answer:

5/3

Explanation:

The opposite of a number always has to have the same distance from zero, positive or negative. So in this case, since -5/3 is a negative fraction, the answer would be 5/3. This fraction may be positive but they have the same distance from zero.

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