Question

Write the reciprocal of each of the following fractions:
a) 3/5
b) 1/8

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Reciprocal is also known as multiplicative inverse. Reciprocal is the fraction which is multiplied with the given fraction gives 1.

a) Reciprocal of 3/5 is 5/3

b) Reciprocal of 1/8 is 8/1 or 8.

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Answer 2

Answer:

a) the reciprocal of 3/5 is 5/3. The reciprocal of 3/5 can be found by dividing 1 by 3/5.

b) the reciprocal of 1/8 is 8/1. The reciprocal of 1/8 can be found by dividing 1 by 1/8.