Question

Find the difference 5x1/3-3x2/3

Answer 1

Hi There

First, you have to multiply the numbers. Start off with 5*1/3, you should get 1 2/3, now multiply 3*2/3 you should get 2. So now you have to subtract 1 2/3 - 2. You should get -1/3.

SO, -1/3 is you're final answer

Hope This Helps :)

Answer 2

With this problem, you have to do order of operations.
you do the multiplying first (the part in parenthesis)
(5 x 1/3) - (3 x 2/3)
5/3 - 6/3 = -1/3