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What is the reciprocal of 9 1/2?

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Answer:

2/19

Explanation:

You want to know the reciprocal of 9 1/2.

Reciprocal

The reciprocal of a number is its multiplicative inverse. It can be found by dividing 1 by the number:

1/(9 1/2) = 1/(19/2) = 2/19

The reciprocal of a fraction is found by interchanging the numerator and denominator. A mixed number can be expressed as an improper fraction, making it easier to find its reciprocal.

The reciprocal of 9 1/2 is 2/19.

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Additional comment

The decimal equivalent has an 18-digit repeat. Most calculators and spreadsheets cannot show you this.

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