-2 1/3 -(-5)

-2 1/3 - (-5)

= -2 1/3 + 5 (double negative becomes positive)

= -2 + 5 + 1/3 (convert mixed number to an improper fraction)

= 3 1/3

Therefore, -2 1/3 -(-5) is equal to 3 1/3.