Question

What is the reciprocal of 2 5/8 please

Answer 1

2-5/8 = 21/8. Its reciprocal is 8/21 .

Answer 2

we know that

The reciprocal of a number is
`1` divided by the number

1) Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction

we know that

`2(5)/(8)=((2*8+5))/(8) =(21)/(8)`

2) Find the reciprocal

`(21)/(8)`

`Reciprocal=1/(21/8)=(8)/(21)`

therefore

the answer is

`(8)/(21)`