MathLiveMultiplicative inverse
The multiplicative inverse of a nonzero number x is 1 divided by x, the number that multiplies with x to give 1. It is used to divide by x, as in turning division into multiplication.
\frac{1}{x}What the symbols mean
| a nonzero number |
About this formula
- FieldMathematics
- TopicArithmetic and algebra
- LevelHigh school
- Also calledreciprocal, inverse, reciprocal of a number, multiplicative inverse of x, 1 divided by x, x inverse
- SourceWikidata Q216906
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