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Is -5 2/3 the multiplicative inverse of 3/-17? ​

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Answer:

Yes

Explanation:

Multiplicative Inverse of rational number:

When we multiply a rational number and its multiplicative inverse, we get 1


\sf -5 (2)/(3)=(-17)/(3)

Now,multiply this with (3/-17)


\sf (-17)/(3)*(3)/(-17) = 1

So, -5 2/3 is the multiplicatice inverse of 3/-17

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