The reciprocal of a fraction is the fraction turned upside-down For example the reciprocal of 2/3 is 3/2 , or as a mixed number: 1 1/2 Now here's a problem for you: What is the reciprocal of 3/5? Express your answer as a mixed number
Expressions, relations, or fractions that are opposite Example: 1/2 is the reciprocal of 2/1
one of two fractions whose product is one -- "Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal " (155)
The reciprocal of a fraction is the fraction inverted, or the denominator divided by the numerator
Of a number, the number obtained by dividing 1 by the given number; the result of exchanging the numerator and the denominator of a fraction
something (a term or expression or concept) that has a reciprocal relation to something else; "risk is the reciprocal of safety" of or relating to the multiplicative inverse of a quantity or function; "the reciprocal ratio of a: b is b: a" concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return; "reciprocal aid"; "reciprocal trade"; "mutual respect"; "reciprocal privileges at other clubs
The reciprocal of a non-zero quantity a is a quantity b such that ab = 1 b is also known as the inverse of a Examples: The reciprocal of 2 is 1 2 The reciprocal of 1 3 is 3 The reciprocal of 4 7 is 7 4 The reciprocal of 2 x + 1 is x + 1 2