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Grade 12Algebra

Find the reciprocal of each of the following fractions. Classify the reciprocals as proper fractions, improper fractions, and whole numbers.
5/8

Profile image of Pawan Prajapati
5 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of Harshit Singh
5 Years ago
Dear Student

Reciprocal of (5/8) is (8/5) [∵((5/8) × (8/5)) = 1]
So, it is an improper fraction.
Improper fraction is that fraction in which numerator is greater than its denominator.

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