Convert to an Improper Fraction 1 8/9

$1 \frac{8}{9}$

A mixed number is an addition of its whole and fractional parts.

$1 + \frac{8}{9}$

Add $1$ and $\frac{8}{9}$ .

Write $1$ as a fraction with a common denominator.

$\frac{9}{9} + \frac{8}{9}$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{9 + 8}{9}$

Add $9$ and $8$ .

$\frac{17}{9}$