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how to find the reciprocal of whole number

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Answered by MrPerfect14
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Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

To find the reciprocal of whole number, just calculate "1 ÷ (that number)." For a fraction, the reciprocal is just a different fraction, with the numbers "flipped" upside down (inverted). For instance, the reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3. Any number times its reciprocal will give you 1

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Answered by khushisaboji
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Answer:

The reciprocal of a number is 1 divided by the number.

The reciprocal of a number is also called its multiplicative inverse.

The product of a number and its reciprocal is 1.

All numbers except 0 have a reciprocal.

The reciprocal of a fraction is found by flipping its numerator and denominator.

For example: The reciprocals of 6, 110, 37 are 16, 101, 73.

Example

Find the reciprocal of 3

Solution

Step 1:

To find the reciprocal of 3, we write 1 over 3 i.e., 13.

Step 2:

So the reciprocal of 3 is 13

Problem 1:

Find the reciprocal of 14

Solution

Step 1:

To find the reciprocal of 14, its numerator and denominator are flipped

Step 2:

The reciprocal of 14 = 41 or 4.

So, the reciprocal of 14= 4.

Problem 2:

Find the reciprocal of 7

Solution

Step 1:

To find the reciprocal of 7, first it is re-written as 71. Then its numerator and denominator are flipped and the reciprocal = 17.

Step 2:

So the reciprocal of 7 is 17

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