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Question
The multiplicative inverse of `4/3` is ______.
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Solution
The multiplicative inverse of `4/3` is `underlinebb(3/4)`.
Explanation:
Let x be the multiplicative inverse of `4/3`.
By the definition,
i.e. `x xx 4/3 = 1`
⇒ `x = 3/4`
Hence, the multiplication inverse of `4/3` is `3/4`.
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