-5 — 3

The expression \(-\frac{5}{3}\) represents a fraction. Here’s what it means:

• The numerator is \(-5\), which indicates that the value is negative.
• The denominator is \(3\), indicating that the total is being divided into three equal parts.

To express this as a mixed number or decimal:

• As a mixed number: It remains \(-\frac{5}{3}\) since it is already in the simplest form.
• As a decimal: \(-5 \div 3 \approx -1.67\) (repeating).

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