Question

is 8/9 the multiplicative inverse of -1 1/8 ? why or why not?​

Answer 1

$the \: multiplicative \: inverse \: or \: reciprocal \: of \: \frac{8}{9} = \frac{9}{8} \\ \frac{9}{8} \: is \: not \: equal \: to \: - 1 \times \frac{1}{8} which \: is \: \frac{ - 9}{8}$

Answer 2

Answer:

No

Step-by-step explanation:

Correct answer : -

The multiplicative inverse of - 11 / 8 is - 8 / 11.