If a number is negative, what is its reciprocal?

The reciprocal of a negative number is also negative. For example, the reciprocal of -3 is $$-\frac{1}{3}$$ .

What happens when you multiply a number by its reciprocal?

When you multiply a number by its reciprocal, the result is always 1.

Can the reciprocal of a number be zero?

No, the reciprocal of a number cannot be zero because division by zero is undefined.

What is the reciprocal of -8?

The reciprocal of -8 is $$-\frac{1}{8}$$ .

Reciprocals Flashcards: 15 Cards (6th Grade)

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a reciprocal?

Back

A reciprocal of a number is 1 divided by that number. For example, the reciprocal of 5 is $\frac{1}{5}$ .

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the reciprocal of 2?

Back

$\frac{1}{2}$ .

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the reciprocal of $\frac{7}{8}$ ?

Back

$\frac{8}{7}$ .

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the reciprocal of $\frac{22}{3}$ ?

Back

$\frac{3}{22}$ .

5.

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Front

What is the reciprocal of $\frac{6}{11}$ ?

Back

$\frac{11}{6}$ .

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the reciprocal of 6?

Back

$\frac{1}{6}$ .

7.

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How do you find the reciprocal of a fraction?

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To find the reciprocal of a fraction, flip the numerator and denominator. For example, the reciprocal of $\frac{a}{b}$ is $\frac{b}{a}$ .

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What is the reciprocal of $\frac{3}{4}$ ?

Back

$\frac{4}{3}$ .

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