Unit 4 Dividing Fractions

Front

What is the reciprocal of a number?

Back

The reciprocal of a number is 1 divided by that number. For example, the reciprocal of 5 is 1/5.

Front

What is the reciprocal of 2 1/4?

Back

4/9

Front

What is the reciprocal of 2?

Back

1/2

Front

What is the reciprocal of 7/8?

Back

8/7

Front

How do you find the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

To find the reciprocal of a fraction, swap the numerator and the denominator. For example, the reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3.

Front

What is the reciprocal of 1?

Back

The reciprocal of 1 is 1.

Front

What is the reciprocal of 0.5?

Back

The reciprocal of 0.5 is 2.

Front

If a number is multiplied by its reciprocal, what is the result?

Back

The result is always 1.

Front

What is the reciprocal of a mixed number?

Back

To find the reciprocal of a mixed number, first convert it to an improper fraction, then swap the numerator and denominator.

Front

What is the reciprocal of 3/5?

Back

5/3