What is the reciprocal of -8?

8

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\frac{1}{8}

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\frac{- 1}{8}

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- 8

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Solution

The correct option is C $\frac{- 1}{8}$
A reciprocal of a number gives 1 as product, when multiplied with the number itself.
Reciprocal is obtained by exchanging the numerator and denominator. So,
$Reciprocal of -8 = \frac{1}{- 8} = \frac{- 1}{8}$

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