-8 2/3 - -5 1/3
How would you set up?
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http://www.themathpage.com/ARITH/add-fractions-subtract-fractions-1.htm
the answer would be -3 1/3
5/12+1/2+2/3=
To set up the subtraction problem, you need to find a common denominator for the mixed numbers. In this case, the common denominator is 3.
First, convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions. -8 2/3 becomes -26/3, and -5 1/3 becomes -16/3.
Now, subtract the two improper fractions:
-26/3 - (-16/3)
To subtract fractions, you need to change the sign of the second fraction and then add the fractions together.
-26/3 + 16/3 = -10/3
The result is -10/3.
Now, you can convert the improper fraction back into a mixed number.
Divide the numerator (-10) by the denominator (3):
-10 ÷ 3 = -3 remainder 1
Therefore, the answer is -3 1/3.