what is 1/3 times 5 as an improper fraction
First, calculate (1/3) * 5.
= $$\left({\frac{{\mathtt{1}}}{{\mathtt{3}}}}\right){\mathtt{\,\times\,}}\left({\frac{{\mathtt{5}}}{{\mathtt{1}}}}\right)$$
The 1's cross-cancel.
= 5/3 , which is an improper fraction.