In Example 2, the decimal 0.8861 is converted into the fraction 8861/10000, demonstrating the place value method.

To convert the decimal 0.8861 into a fraction, follow these steps:

Step 1: Count how many digits are after the decimal point.
In 0.8861, there are 4 digits after the decimal: 8, 8, 6, and 1.

Step 2: Write the number without the decimal as the numerator (top of the fraction).
So, write 8861 on top.

Step 3: For the denominator (bottom of the fraction), use a 1 followed by as many zeros as there were decimal places.
Since there are 4 decimal places, write 10000 on the bottom.

That gives us:
8861 / 10000

Step 4: Check if the fraction can be simplified.
Look for common factors between 8861 and 10000.
- 8861 is not even → not divisible by 2
- Doesn’t end in 0 or 5 → not divisible by 5
- Try dividing 8861 by small primes like 3, 7, 11… none divide evenly
→ So, 8861/10000 is already in simplest form.

Final Answer:
8861/10000