The reciprocal of any non-zero number is one divided by that number. The reciprocal of 0 is not defined.
For example, if R(x) represents the reciprocal of x, then
R(6) = 1/6
R(5/7) = 1 / (5/7) = 1*(7/5) = 7/5
R(x) = 1/x
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Either it is an expression yelled by a teacher when something goes wrong, or it is an alternative term for "to find the reciprocal of". For example, the reciprocal of 3/4 is equal to 4/3 - you have "flipped" the fraction around.
"Numeral" is another term for "number."
its mean like well its a math term its like distrubed fractions
Ah, what a happy little math question we have here! To find the reciprocal of a number, you simply flip it upside down. So, the reciprocal of 2 is 1/2 and the reciprocal of 7 is 1/7. Remember, there are no mistakes in math, just happy little accidents!
the base.