Converting 0.280274 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 0.280274 to a fraction

Result

0.280274 =
140137
500000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 0.280274 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

0.280274 × 1000000 = 280274

Step 3: Write as a fraction

0.280274 =

280274
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 280274 and 1000000.

GCD(280274, 1000000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

280274
1000000

=

280274 ÷ 2
1000000 ÷ 2

=

140137
500000
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