What is the reciprocal of one-third of half a dozen? Explain how to solve reciprocal?

To do: How to find the reciprocal of one third of half a dozen.

Solution:

Dozen = 12

Half a dozen = $\frac{12}{2} = 6$

$\frac{1}{3}$ of half a dozen = $\frac{1}{3} \times 6 = 2$

Reciprocal of $\frac{1}{3}$ of half a dozen = Reciprocal of 2 = $\frac{1}{2}$

Reciprocal of any number a is $\frac{1}{a}$.

Similarly, reciprocal of a fraction

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

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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