Understanding Reciprocals

This video from Minity Maths explains the concept of reciprocals. It begins with an introduction to what a reciprocal is and provides examples using the numbers five and three. The video highlights a pattern in finding reciprocals of whole numbers, which involves dividing one by the original number. It also covers finding the reciprocal of a fraction, using a quarter as an example. The video concludes with practice questions for viewers to try on their own.

What is the reciprocal of a number?

• A number that divides the original number to make two

• A number that subtracts from the original number to make three

• A number that multiplies with the original number to make one

• A number that adds to the original number to make zero

If the reciprocal of 5 is one-fifth, what is the reciprocal of 3?

• One-third

• Three

• One-fifth

• Five

How do you find the reciprocal of a whole number?

• Add one to the number

• Multiply the number by two

• Divide the number by itself

• Divide one by the number

What is the result when a number is multiplied by its reciprocal?

• Zero

• One

• The original number

• Two

What is the reciprocal of 1/4?

• 1

• 1/2

• 4

• 1/4

If the reciprocal of a quarter is four, what is the reciprocal of four?

• Four

• One

• One-fourth

• One-half

Which of the following statements is true about reciprocals?

• The reciprocal of a number is always greater than the number

• The reciprocal of a number multiplied by the number equals one

• The reciprocal of a number is always equal to the number

• The reciprocal of a number is always less than the number