Reciprocal Calculator

Find the reciprocal (multiplicative inverse) of a number.

Reciprocal 0.125

Formula: reciprocal = 1 ÷ x

Step-by-step with your numbers:

1. Values used:

2. Number = 8

4. Reciprocal = 0.125

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The reciprocal of a number multiplied by the number equals 1.

The math behind it

reciprocal = 1 ÷ x. The reciprocal of a/b is b/a.

Reciprocal of 8 = 0.125.

Of zero?

Undefined — you can't divide by zero.