Multiply 6/13 by the reciprocal of -7/16

Solution:

A rational number is a number that is of the form p/q where p and q are integers and q is not equal to 0.

The reciprocal of -7/16 is -16/7

We will use the multiplication operation of rational numbers to solve the given question.

So, we calculate the product of the expression as follows:

6/13 × (-16/7) = [6 × (-16)] / (13 ×  7) = -96/91

Thus, the product of 6/13 and reciprocal of -7/16 is -96/91

☛ Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Maths Chapter 1

Video Solution:

Multiply 6/13 by the reciprocal of -7/16

NCERT Solutions Class 8 Maths Chapter 1 Exercise 1.1 Question 6

Summary:

Thus, the product of 6/13 and reciprocal of -7/16 is -96/91.

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