1. The problem is to subtract the mixed numbers $4 \frac{1}{3} - 3 \frac{2}{3}$.
2. To subtract mixed numbers, it is often helpful to convert the whole number part to a fraction to make subtraction easier.
3. Statement A says: "$4 \frac{2}{3} - 3 \frac{1}{3}$. She can then subtract to get $1 \frac{1}{3}$." This is incorrect because the original problem is $4 \frac{1}{3} - 3 \frac{2}{3}$, not $4 \frac{2}{3} - 3 \frac{1}{3}$.
4. Statement B says: "Muniba can rewrite 4 wholes as 3 and $\frac{3}{3}$. Then, she can add $\frac{1}{3}$. Next, she can rewrite the problem as $3 \frac{4}{3} - 3 \frac{2}{3}$." This is correct because $4 = 3 + \frac{3}{3}$, so $4 \frac{1}{3} = 3 + \frac{3}{3} + \frac{1}{3} = 3 \frac{4}{3}$.
5. Statement C says: "Muniba does not need to rewrite the problem. She can just add $4 \frac{1}{3} + 3 \frac{2}{3}$." This is incorrect because the problem is subtraction, not addition.
6. Statement D says: "Muniba can rewrite the problem as $3 \frac{4}{3} - 3 \frac{2}{3}$. Then, she can subtract to get $\frac{2}{3}$." This is correct because subtracting the fractional parts: $\frac{4}{3} - \frac{2}{3} = \frac{2}{3}$, and the whole parts cancel out.
Final answer: Statements B and D are correct.
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