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When the number is between 0 and 1, or less than -1
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The raciprocal is when the number is between 0 and 1 or less than 1
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Why is the reciprocal of a mixed number always less than the number 1?
A mixed number must have an integer part (and a fractional part). Consequently, a mixed number must be greater than one. The reciprocal of a number greater than one is less than one (and conversely) since the two, when multiplied together, make 1.
What is the Reciprocal whole number?
There is no name other than a reciprocal whole number.
The reciprocal of two more than a number is three times the reciprocal of the number. Find the number.?
-3
When you divide a whole number by a fraction less than 1 will the quotient be greater or less than the whole number?
Generally, the quotient of a whole number divided by a fraction will be greater than that whole number, because division is simply multiplying the dividend by the reciprocal of the divisor. For instance: 2 / (1/2) = 2 * (2/1)
How do you find the reciprocal of a negative number?
A number multiplied with it's reciprocal must be one. So for example if you have -(1/2), than it's reciprocal is -2.
When is the reciprocal of a number greater than the number and when is it less than the number?
When a number is a fraction, the reciprocal will always be greater than the original number. When the original number is a whole number, the reciprocal will be a fraction, which is less than a whole number.
If a fraction is greater than what do you know its reciprocal?
If a fraction is greater than a positive number x, then its reciprocal is between 0 and 1/x.
Is the reciprocal of a number less than one greater than one?
Yes
Why is the reciprocal of a mixed number always less than the number 1?
A mixed number must have an integer part (and a fractional part). Consequently, a mixed number must be greater than one. The reciprocal of a number greater than one is less than one (and conversely) since the two, when multiplied together, make 1.
If a fraction is less than 1 what do you know about its reciprocal?
Its reciprocal is either less than 0 or greater than 1.
Is 3-4 greater than its reciprocal?
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What is the Reciprocal whole number?
There is no name other than a reciprocal whole number.
Is the reciprocal of an integer always less than the integer?
No. In fact, the reciprocal of 0 is not defined.
The reciprocal of two more than a number is three times the reciprocal of the number Find the number?
-3
The reciprocal of two more than a number is three times the reciprocal of the number. Find the number.?
-3
The reciprocal of two more than a number is three fourths of the reciprocal of the number itself What is the number?
6
The reciprocal of 5 less than a number is 4 times the reciprocal of twice the number Find the number?
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