Reciprocals

Year 9 Qwizdom

Before we start...

• To put in a fraction, we write:

1) The Numerator...2) ...then the fraction sign...3) ...then the denominator

Type in one fifth

Before we start...

• If the answer is negative:

1)Put in the negative sign...2)...the numerator...3)...then the fraction sign...4)...then the denominator.

Type in minus one third

Unless asked, all answers will be whole numbers, or fractions.

No decimals!

What is the reciprocal of 10?

What is the reciprocal of 3?

What is the reciprocal of -2?

What is the reciprocal of -8?

What is the reciprocal of 1/4?

What is the reciprocal of -1/5?

Which is the correct spelling?

A) Reciprical

B) Recipricol

C) Reciprecal

D) Reciprocal

No more fractions!

Answers will be either whole numbers, or decimals.

What is the reciprocal of 2?

What is the reciprocal of -2?

What is the reciprocal of 0.1?

What is the reciprocal of 0.25?

What is the reciprocal of -10?

(reciprocal of 1/4)+

(reciprocal of 1/3)=

(reciprocal of 1/10)-

(reciprocal of 1/2)=

(reciprocal of 0.2)x

(reciprocal of 0.1)=

The reciprocal of 1

The reciprocal of -1 is -1

TRUE or FALSE?

The reciprocal of 100 is larger than the reciprocal of 10

TRUE or FALSE?

The reciprocal of 5 is larger than the reciprocal of 50

TRUE or FALSE?

All negative numbers have negative reciprocals

TRUE or FALSE?