The reciprocal of a proper fraction is a proper fraction, state whether the statement is True or False

Solution:

The reciprocal of a proper fraction is an improper fraction. Hence, the given statement is false. Example the reciprocal of 2/3 = 3/2

✦ Try This: Find the reciprocal of 8(5/6).

To solve the above problem you can follow the fraction rules and use the definition of reciprocal.

☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Maths Chapter 2

NCERT Exemplar Class 7 Maths Chapter 2 Exercise Problem 45

The reciprocal of a proper fraction is a proper fraction, state whether the statement is True or False

Summary:

The given statement is false because the reciprocal of a proper fraction is an improper fraction

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