how you can convert mixed numbers into improper fractions

1. you take the fraction (2 5/9 as an example)
2. multiple the whole number by the denominator (2x9=18)
3. take that answer (18) and add it to the numerator (18+5=23)
4. put the new numerator (23) over the denominator (23/9)
   
5. you just converted a mixed number into a fraction!