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x=-\frac{2}{5}+\frac{1}{3}
Add \frac{1}{3} to both sides.
x=-\frac{6}{15}+\frac{5}{15}
Least common multiple of 5 and 3 is 15. Convert -\frac{2}{5} and \frac{1}{3} to fractions with denominator 15.
x=\frac{-6+5}{15}
Since -\frac{6}{15} and \frac{5}{15} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.
x=-\frac{1}{15}
Add -6 and 5 to get -1.