Question

-2 1/3 - (-5)=___

3 1/3

3 2/3

-7 1/3

2 2/3

Answer 1

answer : -2 1/3 - (-5) =
`2(2)/(3)`

explanation : we need to convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions, then find the LCD and combine.

step 1 : convert the mixed number to an improper fraction

ex:
`-(7)/(3)-(-5)`

step 2 : when there is a - in front of an expression in parentheses, change the sign of each term in the expression

ex :
`-(7)/(3)+5`

step 3 : calculate the sum

ex :
`(8)/(3)`

solution :
`(8)/(3)`

simplify:
`2(2)/(3)`

exact form :
`(8)/(3)`

decimal form : 2.66666666 (repeating)

mixed number form :
`2(2)/(3)`

hope this helps !

- audrey ♡

Answer 2

10/3 or 3 1/3

Explanation:

-2 1/3=-5/3

-5/3-(-5)

-5/3+5

-5/3+15/3

10/3