Arithmetic & Number Theory
Reciprocal
Multiplicative inverse.
Formula
Formula
y = 1x
Variables
| Symbol | Definition | Type & range | Units | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| x | input (≠ 0) | real number (ℝ) | — | input |
| y | reciprocal | computed result | — | result |
Try it yourself
Interactive calculator
Worked examples
Example 1
Givenx = 8
Result0.125
Example 2
Givenx = 0.25
Result4