Answer:
-7 1/6
Step-by-step explanation:
Subtract the whole numbers first.
-5-2 = -7
Now the fractions:
1/2 and 1/3
We need to find a common denominator. It's 6.
So,
for 1/2 multiply the numerator and denominator both by 3. You get 3/6.
Now 1/3:
Multiply 1 and 3 with 2. you get 2/6.
Subtract:
3/6-2/6=
1/6
Putting whole number and fraction togethr: -7 1/6