Convert the mixed number to a decimal by dividing the numerator by the denominator, then round to 2 decimal places.<br><br>
&bull; \(2\frac{8}{9} = 2 + \frac{8}{9}\)<br>
&bull; 8 ÷ 9 = 0.8888...<br>
&bull; 2 + 0.8888... = 2.8888...<br>
&bull; Round to 2 decimal places: look at the third decimal digit (8), so round up.<br>
&bull; 2.888... → 2.89<br><br>
Final Answer: 2.89