To find the multiplicative inverse of a fraction, we simply flip the fraction upside down.
The fraction 1 2/3 can be written as a mixed number or an improper fraction. Let's convert it to an improper fraction:
1 2/3 = (1 * 3 + 2)/3 = 5/3
The reciprocal or multiplicative inverse of 5/3 is therefore 3/5.
What is the multiplicative inverse of 1 2/3
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