Converting 0.280272 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 0.280272 to a fraction

Result

0.280272 =
17517
62500

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 0.280272 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

0.280272 × 1000000 = 280272

Step 3: Write as a fraction

0.280272 =

280272
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 280272 and 1000000.

GCD(280272, 1000000) = 16

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

280272
1000000

=

280272 ÷ 16
1000000 ÷ 16

=

17517
62500
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