The reciprocal of (-3/8) × (-7/13) is
(a) 104/21
(b) -104/21
(c) 21/104
(d) -21/104

Solution:

Given expression (-3/8) × (-7/13)

Firstly,we need to simplify this expression by operating multiplication

= (-3) × (-7) / 8 × 13

= 21/104

The reciprocal is just interchanging numerator and denominator

Hence, the reciprocal is 104/21.

✦ Try This: The reciprocal of (-1/2) × (4/5)

Firstly,we need to simplify this expression by operating multiplication

= (-1) × (4) / (2 × 5)

= -4/10

= -2/5

☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Maths Chapter 1

NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths Chapter 1 Problem 21

The reciprocal of (-3/8) × (-7/13) is (a) 104/21, (b) -104/21, (c) 21/104, (d) -21/104

Summary:

The reciprocal of (-3/8) × (-7/13) is 104/21

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