Question

What is the multiplication inverse or reciprocal of each number?

Answer 1

Answer:

4

9/8

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the fraction a/b, the reciprocal is expressed as 1/(a/b) = b/a

For 1/4;

1/4

= 1÷1/4

= 1 * 4/1

= 4

Hence the reciprocal is 4

b) 8/9

= 1 ÷ 8/9

= 1 * 9/8

= 9/8

Hence the reciprocal of 8/9 is 9/8