What is 5 minus 3 1/3?

5 minus 3 1/3 is 1 2/3

step one: turn into improper fractions

15/3 minus 10/3

step two : answer

15/3 minus 10/3 = 5/3 = 1 2/3

The answer to that problem is 5/3 because you have to convert the mixed number to an improper fraction which gives you the problem 5-10/3. Then all you have to do is calculate which gives you the answer of 5/3