Pre-Algebra Examples

$- 5 + \frac{5}{3}$

Step 1

To write $- 5$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{3}{3}$ .

$- 5 \cdot \frac{3}{3} + \frac{5}{3}$

Step 2

Combine $- 5$ and $\frac{3}{3}$ .

$\frac{- 5 \cdot 3}{3} + \frac{5}{3}$

Step 3

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{- 5 \cdot 3 + 5}{3}$

Step 4

Simplify the numerator.

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Step 4.1

Multiply $- 5$ by $3$ .

$\frac{- 15 + 5}{3}$

Step 4.2

Add $- 15$ and $5$ .

$\frac{- 10}{3}$

Step 5

Move the negative in front of the fraction.

$- \frac{10}{3}$

Step 6

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$- \frac{10}{3}$

Decimal Form:

$- 3.\overline{3}$

Mixed Number Form:

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