Reciprocals

This video tutorial explains the concept of fractions, focusing on numerators and denominators. It teaches how to find the reciprocal of fractions, whole numbers, and mixed numbers by flipping them. The inverse property of multiplication is demonstrated, showing that multiplying a number by its reciprocal results in 1. Examples include finding the reciprocal of 3/5, 5, and 4 2/3. The lesson concludes with a summary of these concepts.

What is the reciprocal of the fraction 7/9?

• 9/1

• 9/7

• 7/9

• 1/9

According to the inverse property of multiplication, what is the product of a number and its reciprocal?

• 0

• 1

• The reciprocal

• The number itself

If you have the fraction 4/7, what is its reciprocal?

• 7/4

• 4/7

• 1/4

• 1/7

How do you find the reciprocal of the whole number 8?

• 8/1

• 1/1

• 8/8

• 1/8

What is the reciprocal of the mixed number 3 and 1/2?

• 7/2

• 2/7

• 1/2

• 2/3