Question

Is 8/9 the reciprocal of -1 1/8? Why or why not?

Answer 1

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$- 1 \frac{1}{8} = - \frac{9}{8}$

So the reciprocal of $- 1 \frac{1}{8} \: is \: - \frac{8}{9}$

So

$\frac{8}{9}$ is not a reciprocal of $- 1 \frac{1}{8}$

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Answer 2

Answer:

-1 1/8 = -9/8

-9/8 is not a reciprocal of 8/9 .

so, 8/9 is not the reciprocal of -1 1/8