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2006-10-22 07:43:07 · 8 answers · asked by wow 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
Reciprocal basically means flip-flop the numerator and denominator ... so the reciprocal of 1/4 would be 4/1 (or 4).
2006-10-22 07:45:33 · answer #1 · answered by TripleFull 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2006-10-22 20:28:36 · answer #2 · answered by locuaz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-22 15:03:14 · answer #3 · answered by Kathy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-22 14:47:57 · answer #4 · answered by sl_huwanna 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-22 14:45:02 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The definition of a reciprocal is a number that you would multiply to get a product of 1.
You have to watch out using the reasoning of "flipping" the fraction, because if you had a mixed number, for example 2 3/4, you would not just flip the fraction and get 2 4/3. You would have to convert to an improper fraction and then "flip it."
So... 1/4 times what equals 1?
= 4
2006-10-22 14:58:39 · answer #6 · answered by wugit 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Reciprocal Means the opposite
The reciprocal of 1/4 =
4/1
or
4
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2006-10-22 14:46:19 · answer #7 · answered by SAMUEL D 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You flip it. Put the 4 on top and the 1 on bottom
4/1 = 4
2006-10-22 14:45:51 · answer #8 · answered by MsMath 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋