$2 \frac{3}{8}$ as an improper fraction
\(\boxed{\frac{19}{8}}\) is the final answer
Step 1 :Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction by multiplying the whole number by the denominator and adding the numerator: \(2\cdot 8 + 3 = 19\)
Step 2 :Write the improper fraction as \(\frac{19}{8}\)
Step 3 :\(\boxed{\frac{19}{8}}\) is the final answer