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What is 1 2/3 - (-5 2/3)?

• 6 1/3
• 6 2/3
• 7 1/3
• 7 2/3


Sagot :

Step-by-step explanation:

What we'll be using:

The integer rule.

Rule: When a positive number is being subtracted by a negative number, the negative number changes to a positive.

Implying the rule:

[tex]1 \frac{2}{3} + 5 \frac{2}{3}[/tex]

Add:

[tex]1 \frac{2}{3} + 5 \frac{2}{3} = 7 \frac{1}{3} [/tex]

Third option is correct.