The value of the expression 2/5 + (-1/3) can be calculated by finding a common denominator and then combining the fractions.
The common denominator for 5 and 3 is 15. Therefore, we need to convert 2/5 and -1/3 into fractions with a denominator of 15.
Converting 2/5 to a fraction with a denominator of 15:
(2/5) * (3/3) = 6/15
Converting -1/3 to a fraction with a denominator of 15:
(-1/3) * (5/5) = -5/15
Now, we can add the fractions:
6/15 + (-5/15) = 1/15
Therefore, the value of the expression 2/5 + (-1/3) is 1/15.