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User AlphaBeta
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Answer:


(-10)/(3)

Explanation:

First, we need to convert 1 2/3 to improper fraction which is 5/3

2.Convert element to fraction so,
(5*3)/(3) +(5)/(3)

3.Since the denominators are equal, combine the fractions so,
(-5*3+5)/(3)

4. then simplify -5*3+5=-10

So, the answer is
(-10)/(3)

User Ross W
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5/3-5
Solution: -10/3 or -3.3333...
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