What is the reciprocal of 2 and 3/8
To find the reciprocal of a number or fraction, just flip the numerator and denominator. Whole numbers are always over 1. 2 = \(\frac{2}{1}\)The reciprocal of \(\frac{2}{1} = \frac{1}{2}\) or .5 (one-half)The reciprocal of \(\frac{3}{8} = \frac{8}{3}\)
The correct answer is:
8/19.
Explanation:
2 3/8 can be written as 1 + 1 + 3/8. Each whole number 1 can then be written as a fraction, 8/8:
8/8 + 8/8 + 3/8 = 16/8 + 3/8 = 19/8
The reciprocal is found by flipping the fraction; this makes it 8/19.
