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Let’s look at some reciprocals:

7

The reciprocal of is 5
5 7
1
The reciprocal of is 2
, or 2
2 1
1 16 5
The reciprocal of 3 =
5 5 16

Find the reciprocal.

a) 3 b) 7 d) 9
8 4

Find, then write in the simplest form.

a 1 × 3 = 3
2 2 4

b

c 5 ÷ 1 1 =
8 4

d 6 ÷ 2 =
8

Your Work

Use model to show that 1 ÷ 6 = 1
2 12

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