Convert to an Improper Fraction 2 8/9

$2 \frac{8}{9}$

Step 1

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

$2 + \frac{8}{9}$

Step 2

Add $2$ and $\frac{8}{9}$ .

To write $2$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{9}{9}$ .

$2 \cdot \frac{9}{9} + \frac{8}{9}$

Combine $2$ and $\frac{9}{9}$ .

$\frac{2 \cdot 9}{9} + \frac{8}{9}$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{2 \cdot 9 + 8}{9}$

Simplify the numerator.

Multiply $2$ by $9$ .

$\frac{18 + 8}{9}$

Add $18$ and $8$ .

$\frac{26}{9}$