Reciprocal of a Fraction Calculator

In maths, the term reciprocal is nothing but multiplicative inverse. Taking the inverse of the given number is known as the reciprocal.

In order to find the reciprocal of fractions, we have to interchange the numerator and denominator. Simply we can say that x/1 becomes x and a/b becomes b/a.

The process to apply the reciprocal of fractions using a calculator is shown below.

• Enter the values of numerator and denominator in the required input fields.
• After that click on the solve button.
• Now the multiplicative inverse or reciprocal of the given fraction will be displayed on your screen.

Examples on finding Reciprocal of a Fraction

Question 1: Find the reciprocal of the fraction 3/5?

Solution:

Given Fraction is 3/5

To find the reciprocal of a fraction simply interchange the denominator and numerator.

Thus, the reciprocal of the fraction is 5/3.

Question 2: Find the reciprocal of the fraction 1/2?

Solution:

Given fraction is 1/2

To find the reciprocal of a fraction simply interchange the denominator and numerator.

Thus, the reciprocal of the fraction is 2/1

Question 3: Calculate the reciprocal of fraction 5/105?

Solution:

The given fraction is 5/105

A reciprocal is one of a pair of numbers that when multiplied with another number equals the number 1.

So, the reciprocal or multiplicative inverse of 5/105 is 105/5.

1. How do you find the reciprocal of a fraction on a calculator?

You can find the Reciprocal of a fraction on a calculator by putting the given values in the required field and then clicking on the solve button. The output will be displayed on your screen.

2. What is the reciprocal of 5 as a fraction?

The reciprocal of a fraction 5/1 is 1/5

3. What are reciprocal fractions?

The reciprocal fractions are the fractions that obtain by switching the top number and the bottom number.