Question

Subtract. Write your answer as a fraction in simplest form. −5 − 5/3

(how do you solve this?)

Answer 1

-6 2/3

Explanation:

Convert the -5 into a fraction by adding a 1 underneath. Convert them into fractions with like denominators. -15/3, 5/3. Then subtract across, -15-5=-20. 3-1=3. Simplify -20/3 and you get -6 2/3.