Converting 1.280423 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 1.280423 to a fraction

Result

1.280423 =
1280423
1000000
Mixed number:
1
280423
1000000

Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places

The decimal 1.280423 has 6 decimal places.

Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

Multiply by 106 = 1000000 to eliminate the decimal point.

1.280423 × 1000000 = 1280423

Step 3: Write as a fraction

1.280423 =

1280423
1000000

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1280423 and 1000000.

GCD(1280423, 1000000) = 1

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:

1280423
1000000

=

1280423 ÷ 1
1000000 ÷ 1

=

1280423
1000000
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