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Reciprocal Of A Fraction
Fractions
To find the reciprocal of a fraction, flip it over, so that
the numerator becomes the denominator and the
denominator becomes the numerator.
the numerator becomes the denominator and the
denominator becomes the numerator.
Example: The reciprocal of 6/8 is 8/6
In the case of a whole number, think of it as having
a denominator of 1:
a denominator of 1:
Example: The reciprocal of 7 is 1/7.
Note:
Reciprocals are used when dividing fractions.
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Reciprocal of a mixed number or mixed Fraction
Change the Improper fraction to a mixed number then turn it
over to fine the reciprocal.
over to fine the reciprocal.
A fraction multiply by its reciprocal, the product (answer) is 1
Example:
Example:
Every number has a reciprocal except for 0.
