Converting 0.280256 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 0.280256 to a fraction

Result

0.280256 =
4379
15625

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 0.280256 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

0.280256 × 1000000 = 280256

Step 3: Write as a fraction

0.280256 =

280256
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 280256 and 1000000.

GCD(280256, 1000000) = 64

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

280256
1000000

=

280256 ÷ 64
1000000 ÷ 64

=

4379
15625
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