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Part 1: Write the reciprocal for each fraction or mixed number. Part 2: Multiply each fraction times its reciprocal to complete each equation. 5th through 8th Grades
In mathematical terms, the reciprocal of a whole number is 1 divided by that number. For instance, the reciprocal of 5 is 1/5, and the reciprocal of 1/3 is 3. In terms of fractions reciprocals are when the numerator and the denominator switch places for instance the reciprocal of 2/5 is 5/2.
Write the reciprocal of each fraction by switching the top and bottom numbers. Instructions: Multiply each fraction by its reciprocal to get a ‘whole fraction’ which is just 1.
These worksheets explain how to find the reciprocal of a fraction. Your students will use these worksheets to practice converting fractions into their reciprocal forms. Note that some answers may be improper fractions (instructors may want these to be rewritten as mixed numbers).
To find the reciprocal of a fraction, switch the numerator and denominator of the fraction. Find the reciprocals of the fractions below and write them in the space provided. Find the improper fractions and reciprocals of the mixed numbers below and write them in the space provided. g. k. h.
3.OA.C.7 Fluently multiply and divide within 100, using strategies such as the relationship between multiplication and division or properties of operations. By the end of Grade 3, know from memory all products of two one-digit numbers. 3.OA.D.8 Solve two-step word problems using the four operations. Represent
Question 3: Find the reciprocal of each of the following (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) Question 1: Find the missing numbers (a) (b) (c) (d) Question 2: Michael says that the reciprocal of a number is always larger than the number. Show Michael is wrong. Question 3: Helen is thinking of a number.
