Step-by-step explanation:
First let's find equivalent fractions:
[tex] \frac{5}{3} \times \frac{2}{2} = \frac{10}{6} [/tex]
Now we will add the new fractions:
10/6 + (-7/6)
10/6 - 7/6
• 10 - 7 = 3
• keep the denominators
The new fraction is 3/6
(or 1/2)
