What does 2 and 5 over 9 simplify to?

The expression "2 and 5 over 9" can be written as a mixed number: (2 \frac{5}{9}). To convert this to an improper fraction, you multiply the whole number (2) by the denominator (9) and add the numerator (5), resulting in (\frac{18 + 5}{9} = \frac{23}{9}). Thus, (2 \frac{5}{9}) simplifies to (\frac{23}{9}).