Let's solve your equation step-by-step.
\(\frac{-1}{3}\)+w=5\(\frac{3}{8}\)
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
w+\(\frac{-1}{3}\)=\(\frac{43}{8}\)
Step 2: Add \(\frac{1}{3}\) to both sides.
w+\(\frac{-1}{3}\)+\(\frac{1}{3}\)=\(\frac{43}{8}\)+\(\frac{1}{3}\)
w=\(\frac{137}{24}\)
Answer:w=5\(\frac{17}{24}\)