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The question is ambiguous. There are two plain readings:
In the first, 5 - 1/3 = 4 2/3 or four and two thirds. Expressed as a decimal, this is equal to 4.6 recurring (that is, 4.6666...).
In the second, 5 - one-third OF 5 is 5 - 5/3 is 10/3, or 3 1/3, or three and one-third.
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What is 7 and 2 thirds minus 5 and one third?
2 and one third... Duhhh.
What is 5 and one third minus 2 and one half?
2 and 5/6
What is one fifteenth minus two fifths?
Find the "common denominator". 2/5 is 6/15. So 1 fifteenth minus 6 fifteenths is minus 5 fifteenths , or minus one third
What is five and one third minus two and two third?
5 1/3 minus 2 2/3 = 2 2/3
3 and one third minus 2 and one half?
5/6 or .833 (repeating)
What is the product of 5 minus 2 and one third?
one
What is 5 minus 3 and one third?
1.66666
What is one third minus one fifth?
1/3 minus 1/5 is 2/15
What is 7 and 2 thirds minus 5 and one third?
2 and one third... Duhhh.
What is 5 and one third minus 2 and one half?
2 and 5/6
What is six minus two thirds?
or 5 and one third
What is seven and one sixth minus six and one third?
5/6
What does eight ninths minus one third equal?
1/3=3/9 (8/9)-(3/9)=5/9
What is five ninths minus one third?
5/9 minus 1/3 is 2/9
What is one fifteenth minus two fifths?
Find the "common denominator". 2/5 is 6/15. So 1 fifteenth minus 6 fifteenths is minus 5 fifteenths , or minus one third
What is five and one third minus two and two third?
5 1/3 minus 2 2/3 = 2 2/3
What is 9 and one third minus 2 and one half?
six and 5/6
