Answer:

Explanation:
8 2/3 tablespoons of red chilies is required for a recipe.
One-third of the original recipe would mean that the quantity of red chilies will be also one-third.
8 2/3 × 1/3
Convert to an improper fraction.
26/3 × 1/3
Multiply the fractions.
26/(3 × 3) = 26/9
Convert to a mixed fraction.
26/9 = 2 8/9