Multiplicative Inverse Calculator
Calculator for calculating the multiplicative inverse (reciprocal) 1/x
This function calculates the multiplicative inverse or reciprocal of an integer or decimal number.
The reciprocal of a number x is the number that results
if is divided.
To calculate, enter a real number, then click the 'Calculate' button.
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Description of the reciprocal
The reciprocal of a number is simply the fraction that results when you divide 1 by that number.
The formula is:
\[\text{Reciprocal of} \ x= \frac{1}{x}\]
Example:
The reciprocal of 4 is:
\[\frac{1}{4}=0.25\]The reciprocal of -2 is:
\[\frac{1}{-2}= -0.5\]The reciprocal of 0 is not defined because you cannot divide by zero.
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