Pre-Algebra Examples

$1 - \frac{8}{3}$

Step 1

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

$\frac{3}{3} - \frac{8}{3}$

Step 2

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{3 - 8}{3}$

Step 3

Subtract $8$ from $3$ .

$\frac{- 5}{3}$

Step 4

Move the negative in front of the fraction.

$- \frac{5}{3}$

Step 5

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$- \frac{5}{3}$

Decimal Form:

$- 1.\overline{6}$

Mixed Number Form:

$- 1 \frac{2}{3}$