Change the denominators, because to subtract, you need the same denominator.
\(\frac{5}{3} - \frac{1}{2}\)
The common multiple is 3 x 2 and 2 x 3 ⇒ 6
\(\frac{5*2}{3*2} - \frac{1*3}{2*3}\)
\(\frac{10}{6} - \frac{3}{6}\)
\(\frac{10-3}{6}\)
\(\frac{7}{6}\)
OR
\(1\frac{1}{6}\)
