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Yes - after converting to an improper fraction, you flip it. Example: find the reciprocal (i.e., the multiplicative inverse) of 2 1/2 (two and a half).

Reciprocal of (2 1/2) = reciprocal of (5/2) = 2/5.

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Q: When you cange a mixed number into an improper fraction to find themultiplicative inverse do you still flip it?
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