What is meant by reciprocal?


Reciprocal:

The quantity obtained by dividing the number one by a given quantity is called it's reciprocal.

For example,

To get the reciprocal of a fraction, just turn it upside down. In other words, swap over the Numerator and Denominator.

Reciprocal of $\frac{a}{b}$ is $\frac{b}{a}$.

Reciprocal of $\frac{2}{3}$ is $\frac{3}{2}$.


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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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