Evaluate 2-8/3

$2 - \frac{8}{3}$

To write $2$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{3}{3}$ .

$2 \cdot \frac{3}{3} - \frac{8}{3}$

Combine $2$ and $\frac{3}{3}$ .

$\frac{2 \cdot 3}{3} - \frac{8}{3}$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{2 \cdot 3 - 8}{3}$

Simplify the numerator.

Multiply $2$ by $3$ .

$\frac{6 - 8}{3}$

Subtract $8$ from $6$ .

$\frac{- 2}{3}$

Move the negative in front of the fraction.

$- \frac{2}{3}$

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$- \frac{2}{3}$

Decimal Form:

$- 0.\overline{6}$