How to Find the Reciprocal of a Whole Number

A fraction has a numerator on the top and a denominator on the bottom. The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by switching the numerator with the denominator.

Instructions

    • 1

      Make the whole number the numerator.

    • 2

      Make one the denominator. This is your fraction. Note that the whole number over one is equal to the whole number.

    • 3

      Switch the numerator with the denominator by putting the denominator on the top and the numerator on the bottom. This is the reciprocal of the whole number.

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