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When the numbers within a fraction are reversed, this is called a reciprocal. A reciprocal is useful when dividing fractions - dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal.
For example, 4 / 2/3 = 4 x 3/2 = 6.
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What is another name for a flipped fraction?
A 'flipped' fraction is correctly named as a Reciprocal. e.g. 2 . The reciprocal is 1/2 The reciprocal of 1/2 is 2.
What is a fraction inside a fraction called?
its called David Bartholomew 69420
Which fraction is flipped when dividing a fraction?
You Switch The Numerator & Denominator of the second fraction and then you change the division to multiplication. For example: 1/2 divided by 2/3 becomes 1/2 times 3/2, and you would multiply straight across (numerator by numerator and denominator by denominator) to get 3/4.
What is a number called when it is a whole number with a fraction?
A number can be called either a mixed number or a mixed fraction when it is a whole number with a fraction.
When an improper fraction is written as a combination of a whole and a proper fraction what it is called?
It is called a mixed number or a mixed fraction.
What is the flipped fraction in division called?
Reciprical.. it's not just flipped, it's also opposite
What is another name for a flipped fraction?
A 'flipped' fraction is correctly named as a Reciprocal. e.g. 2 . The reciprocal is 1/2 The reciprocal of 1/2 is 2.
What is an improper fraction flipped called?
An inverted improper fraction is named a 'proper fraction'. e.g. 3/2 is Improper Fraction (Some times and incorrectly it is called a 'top heavy' fraction. Inverting 2/3 is a proper fraction.
What is a fraction flipped?
It is called the reciprocal and you swap- the numerator and denominator. For example, 2/3 becomes 3/2.
What is a math reciprocal?
a recipricol of a fraction is the fraction flipped over, with the numerator in the denominators place and vice versa.
What are operations that can undo a fraction?
you multiply it by its reciprical or you multiply it by it flipped around which eaquals 1.
What is the reciprocal of 4.75?
4.75 as a fraction is 19/4. To get the reciprocal, flip the fraction. 19/4 flipped is 4/19. The answer is 4/19
What is a fraction flipped upside down?
It is an Improper Fraction 7/5 should be written as 1 2/5 or one and two-fifths
What is the first chapter called in the book flipped?
The first chapter in the book "Flipped" by Wendelin Van Draanen is called "The Very Beginning."
A transformation where a pre-image is flipped is called a what?
a reflection
Is there a sequel to the book flipped?
Yes. It is called "Lopsided".
Who is the authur of the book called flipped?
Wendelin Van Draanen
