Question

Find the reciprocal of $\frac{5}{8}$ and classify the reciprocal as proper fraction, improper fraction or whole number.

Answer 1

A proper fraction is a fraction in which numerator is smaller than its denominator.

An improper fraction is a fraction in which numerator is equal to or greater than its denominator.

The reciprocal of an expression can be obtained by switching their numerator and denominator.

Switch the numerator and denominator of the given fraction to obtain its reciprocal.

The reciprocal of $\frac{5}{8}=\frac{8}{5}$

Since numerator in $\frac{8}{5}$ is greater than its denominator, it is an improper fraction.