To subtract \(3\) from \(5 \frac{1}{3}\), first, convert \(5 \frac{1}{3}\) into an improper fraction.
Convert \(5\) into an improper fraction: \[ 5 = \frac{5 \times 3}{3} = \frac{15}{3} \]
Add the \( \frac{1}{3} \) to the \( \frac{15}{3} \): \[ 5 \frac{1}{3} = \frac{15}{3} + \frac{1}{3} = \frac{15 + 1}{3} = \frac{16}{3} \]
Now, subtract \(3\) (which is also an improper fraction):
Convert \(3\) to an improper fraction: \[ 3 = \frac{3 \times 3}{3} = \frac{9}{3} \]
Now, perform the subtraction: \[ \frac{16}{3} - \frac{9}{3} = \frac{16 - 9}{3} = \frac{7}{3} \]
Therefore, the result of \(5 \frac{1}{3} - 3\) is: \[ \frac{7}{3} \]
You can also convert this back to a mixed number: \[ \frac{7}{3} = 2 \frac{1}{3} \]
So, \(5 \frac{1}{3} - 3 = 2 \frac{1}{3}\).