Question

Find the reciprocal of

$3\frac{2}{5}$

Answer 1

If the product of two fraction is 1 then each is called a reciprocal of the other

so,

$3\frac{2}{5}=\frac{17}{5}\times \frac{\mathbf{5}}{\mathbf{17}}=1$

Thus, the required reciprocal is $\frac{\mathbf{5}}{\mathbf{17}}$.