To convert the mixed number \(2 \frac{1}{3}\) to an improper fraction, follow these steps:
- Multiply the whole number by the denominator: \(2 \times 3 = 6\).
- Add the numerator: \(6 + 1 = 7\).
- Place the result over the original denominator: \(\frac{7}{3}\).
So, \(2 \frac{1}{3}\) as an improper fraction is \(\frac{7}{3}\).