How do you write the reciprocal number of 5?

1 Answer
Oct 19, 2016

Reciprocal of 5=1/5 or 0.2

Explanation:

A reciprocal is a whole number or fraction with the numerator (top) and denominator (bottom) flipped

In this case, it is a whole number, 5. All whole numbers are fractions over 1

So, 5 as a fraction would be: 5/1

To get its reciprocal, switch the numerator (5) and denominator (1)

So the numerator becomes the denominator and the denominator becomes the numerator

1/5

If you want the reciprocal of 5 as a decimal, just divide the fraction. Because, remember, fractions are just division problems.

1-:5=0.2

Reciprocal of 5=1/5 or 0.2