How do you write the reciprocal number of 5?

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Answer 1 · 2016-10-19T20:09:02

Reciprocal of #5=1/5 or 0.2#

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#