Rewrite the improper fraction as a mixed number. \( \frac{8}{3} \)

To convert the improper fraction \( \frac{8}{3} \) into a mixed number, divide the numerator (8) by the denominator (3). When you do this, 3 goes into 8 two times, which gives you 6, and you have a remainder of 2. Therefore, you can express it as \( 2 \frac{2}{3} \). So, \( \frac{8}{3} = 2 \frac{2}{3} \).