The mixed number 2 3/8 written as an improper fraction is 19/8
To turn the mixed number 2 3/8 into an improper fraction, use these simple steps:
First, multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fractional part: 2 × 8 = 16.
After that, add the result to the numerator of the fractional part: 16 + 3 = 19.
Next, Write the sum of the previous step on the original denominator: 19/8.
This means that 2 3/8, as an improper fraction, equals 19/8.
See also: 2 3/8 as a decimal