Find the reciprocal of 3/20

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asked Oct 23, 2017 176k views

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Uglybugger · Answer 1 · 2017-10-24T16:08:05+0000

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In order to find the reciprocal of a number, we should flop it over, like so (kindly consult the formula):-

$\sf{The~reciprocal~of~a~is~\displaystyle(1)/(a)}$

Here is what happens to fractions:-

$\sf{The~reciprocal~of~\displaystyle(a)/(b) ~is~(b)/(a)}$

According to the formula, this is the reciprocal of 3/20:-

$\sf{\displaystyle(20)/(3)}$

Hope everything is clear; if you need any explanation/clarification, kindly let me know, and I will comment and/or edit my answer :)

Chaoix · Answer 2 · 2017-10-27T17:41:06+0000

20/3
taking the reciprocal is the same as flipping the fraction upside, and the 2 fractions should then multiply together to make 1