Algebra Examples

$\frac{1}{3} - \frac{5}{3}$

Step 1

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{1 - 5}{3}$

Step 2

Simplify the expression.

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Step 2.1

Subtract $5$ from $1$ .

$\frac{- 4}{3}$

Step 2.2

Move the negative in front of the fraction.

$- \frac{4}{3}$

Step 3

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$- \frac{4}{3}$

Decimal Form:

$- 1.\overline{3}$

Mixed Number Form:

$- 1 \frac{1}{3}$