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What is an multiplicative inverse

User Alexblae
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It is when you can divide fractions easier. Here is an example (the slash is just a different sign to show division):


(2)/(5)÷
(5)/(6)=
(2)/(5) x
(6)/(5)=
(12)/(25)

Sorry if you can not see it... but it is basically Keep (fraction) , Change (division symbol to a multiplication symbol) , Flip (fraction)
User Gaven
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It's a reciprocal number. 
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