Vocabulary

Mixed Number - a combination of a whole number and a fraction.

Unlike Fractions – fractions with denominators that are different.

Proper Fraction - a fraction that is less than one, with the numerator less than denominator.

Numerator - the number above the line in a common fraction showing how many of the parts indicated by the denominator there are.

Denominator - the bottom number in a fraction that shows the number of equal parts an item is divided into. It is the divisor of a fraction.

Reciprocals - Two numbers whose product is 1.

Concepts

Identifying reciprocals of positive and negative whole numbers and fractions.

Rules

1. Find the reciprocal of a nonzero number in fractional form by inverting it.

2. To get the reciprocal of a whole number, divide 1 by the number.

Example

Select the reciprocal of the given number.

-4

Solution

Divide 1 by -4 = -14

Pre-requisite Skills

Divide Fractions (6.7.9)

Divide Mixed Numbers (6.7.10)