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Question
The reciprocal of `2/5 xx ((-4)/9)` is ______.
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Solution
The reciprocal of `2/5 xx ((-4)/9)` is `underlinebb((-45)/8)`.
Explanation:
Reciprocal of `2/5 xx ((-4)/9) = (-8)/45`
⇒ Reciprocal of `(-8)/45 = 1/((-8)/45)`
⇒ Reciprocal = `(-45)/8`.
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