amy said there are three cubic feet in a cubic yard explain why amy is incorrect

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1 yd = 3 ft
(1 yd)^3 = (3 ft)^3 = 27 ft^3
HI the problem is [2/3- 1/3] times 5/8

I don't understand it thank you if you can help.
well, just work from the inside out
2/3 - 1/3 = 1/3 so, what you have without the brackets is
1/3 * 5/8 = 5/24