Question

In at least 4 complete sentences explain what a reciprocal is in relation to fraction? and how you would find the reciprocal of a mixed number what is the reciprocal 5 2/3?

Answer 1

To find the reciprocal of a fraction, you switch the numerator and denominator, for example the reciprocal of 2/5 is 5/2. With our mixed number, we convert to an improper fraction, 17/3Then we find the reciprocal, which is 3/17. I hope this helps!