Question

5 wholes minus 1/3 =

Answer 1

Answer:

$5 - \frac{1}{3} = \frac{5 \times 3 - 1}{3}$

$\: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: = \frac{15 - 1}{3}$

$\: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: = \frac{14}{3}$