Question

Find the reciprocal of this number 2 1/4

Answer 1

First, write 2 1/4 as a fraction.
Then you find the reciprocal.

$2 \dfrac{1}{4} = 2 + \dfrac{1}{4} = \dfrac{2}{1} + \dfrac{1}{4} = \dfrac{8}{4} + \dfrac{1}{4} = \dfrac{9}{4}$

The reciprocal of 9/4 is 4/9.

Answer: The reciprocal of 2 1/4 is 4/9.

Answer 2

$\frac{4}{9}$