Every nonzero Rational Number a/b has its multiplicative inverse i.e, b/a
In order to find Reciprocal or Multiplicative Inverse of any Rational Number, we simply reverse the Fraction i.e, the Numerator becomes Denominator, and the Denominator becomes Numerator
Reciprocal or Multiplicative Inverse of Rational Number Examples
Question 1
Find the reciprocal of 23/37?
Explanation
In 23/37, 23 is the Numerator and 37 is the Denominator
Hence, the Reciprocal of 23/37 is 37/23
Question 2
Find the reciprocal of -11/7?
Explanation
In -11/7, -11 is the Numerator and 7 is the Denominator
Hence, the Reciprocal of -11/7 is 7/-11
Question 3
Find the reciprocal of -12/17?
Explanation
In -12/17, -12 is the Numerator and 17 is the Denominator
Hence, the Reciprocal of (-12)/17 is 17/(-12)
Question 4
Find the reciprocal of (-17)/8?
Explanation
In (-17)/8, -17 is the Numerator and 8 is the Denominator
Hence, the Reciprocal of (-7)/8 is 8/(-17)
Question 5
Find the reciprocal of (-13)/4?
Explanation
In (-13)/4, -13 is the Numerator and 4 is the Denominator
Hence, the Reciprocal of (-13)/4 is 4/(-13)
Question 6
Find the multiplicative inverse of (-11)/9?
Explanation
In (-11)/9, -11 is the Numerator and 9 is the Denominator
Hence, the multiplicative inverse of (-11)/9 is 9/(-11)
Question 7
Find the reciprocal of (-17)/18?
Explanation
In (-17)/18, -17 is the Numerator and 18 is the Denominator
Hence, the Reciprocal of (-17)/18 is 18/(-17)
Question 8
Find the reciprocal of 22/17?
Explanation
In 22/17, 22 is the Numerator and 17 is the Denominator
Hence, the Reciprocal of 22/17 is 17/22
Question 9
Find the Reciprocal of (-12)/23?
Explanation
In (-12)/23, -12 is the Numerator and 23 is the Denominator
Hence, the Reciprocal of (-12)/23 is 23/(-12)
Question 10
Find the multiplicative inverse of (-15)/37?
Explanation
In (-15)/37, -15 is the Numerator and 37 is the Denominator
Hence, the multiplicative inverse of (-15)/37 is 37/(-15)