To convert the mixed number 2 3/8 to an improper fraction, follow these steps:
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part. In this case, 2 (the whole number) multiplied by 8 (the denominator) equals 16.
- Add the result to the numerator of the fractional part. Here, 16 plus 3 (the numerator) equals 19.
- The improper fraction is formed by placing the result from step 2 over the original denominator. So, 19/8 is the improper fraction.
Therefore, 2 3/8 as an improper fraction is 19/8.