What is the reciprocal of 5 3/4?
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Hint: you'll need to change 5 3/4 into an improper fraction.
Thanks for that link....I think I got it......4/23?
To find the reciprocal of a number or a fraction, you simply invert it.
First, convert the mixed number 5 3/4 into an improper fraction. Multiply the whole number (5) by the denominator (4) and add the numerator (3) to get the new numerator. The denominator remains the same.
5 (whole number) * 4 (denominator) + 3 (numerator) = 23 (new numerator)
So, 5 3/4 as an improper fraction is 23/4.
To find the reciprocal, simply invert the fraction by swapping the numerator and denominator. The reciprocal of 23/4 is 4/23.
Therefore, the reciprocal of 5 3/4 is 4/23.