Basic Math Examples

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

Step 1

Add $\frac{5}{3}$ to both sides of the equation.

$y = 1 + \frac{5}{3}$

Step 2

Write $1$ as a fraction with a common denominator.

$y = \frac{3}{3} + \frac{5}{3}$

Step 3

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$y = \frac{3 + 5}{3}$

Step 4

Add $3$ and $5$ .

$y = \frac{8}{3}$

Step 5

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$y = \frac{8}{3}$

Decimal Form:

$y = 2.\overline{6}$

Mixed Number Form:

$y = 2 \frac{2}{3}$