Fraction Reciprocal

Reciprocals
EQ: How do I write the reciprocal of a fraction or mixed number?

Reciprocals

Create 1's

Fractions express Division

• Numerators on Top

• Denominators on Bottom

To Create a product of 1

Multiply a number by its reciprocal.

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you understand reciprocals.

Multiple Choice

$$the\ reciprocal\ of\ \frac{2}{5}$$  

• 2.5

• $$\frac{3}{5}$$  

• $$\frac{5}{5}$$  

• $$\frac{5}{2}$$  

Multiple Choice

$$the\ reciprocal\ of\ \frac{7}{8}$$  

• $$\frac{8}{8}$$  
  

• $$\frac{8}{7}$$  

• 7.8

• $$\frac{3}{8}$$  

Multiple Choice

$$the\ reciprocal\ of\ \frac{3}{4}$$  

• $$\frac{4}{3}$$  
  

• $$\frac{6}{8}$$  

• 3.4

• 4.3

Multiple Choice

$$the\ reciprocal\ of\ \frac{1}{5}$$  

• $$\frac{3}{12}$$  
  

• $$\frac{1}{3}$$  

• $$\frac{5}{1}$$  
  

• 3.9

Math Response

What is the reciprocal of 7/8?

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Correct Answer: \frac{8}{7}

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Math Response

What is the reciprocal of 10?

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Correct Answer: \frac{1}{1}

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Math Response

What is the reciprocal of $$5\ \frac{1}{4}$$ ?

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Correct Answer: \frac{4}{21}

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Open Ended

Explain how you write the reciprocal of a fraction or mixed number?