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What is -5 1/3 + 2 2/3

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Answer:

-8/3 or -2 2/3

Explanation:

-5 1/3 + 2 2/3 can be made into the improper fractions -16/3 + 8/3 if you multiply the whole number and the denominator together then add the numerator, so now you do the math:

-16 + 8 = -8

3 stays as the denominator leaving you with -8/3, or -2 2/3

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Answer:

-2
(2)/(3)

Explanation:

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