Converting 1.280234 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.280234 to a fraction

Result

1.280234 =
640117
500000
Mixed number:
1
140117
500000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.280234 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.280234 × 1000000 = 1280234

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.280234 =

1280234
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1280234 and 1000000.

GCD(1280234, 1000000) = 2

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1280234
1000000

=

1280234 ÷ 2
1000000 ÷ 2

=

640117
500000
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