Worked examples
Two examples
Example 1
The reciprocal of 37 is
- Flip the fraction: the numerator and the denominator trade places.
Answer: 73
Example 2
The reciprocal of 2 12 is
- First make it improper: 2 12 = 52.
- Then flip it.
Answer: 25
Where this is taught: Quiz 12: Dividing Fractions, “Reciprocals”
The drill
Ten problems
How many:
Type a fraction with a slash, like 3/4. Then press Check my answers at the bottom.Write each answer on the line, in simplest form. The answer key, with the reasoning, is on the last page.