SOLUTION: How do you find the reciprocal of a decimal? (For example: 56.70) My teacher wants me to write this in the lowest number. (If you know what I mean?)

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Question 847064: How do you find the reciprocal of a decimal?
(For example: 56.70)
My teacher wants me to write this in the lowest number. (If you know what I mean?)

Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/56.70. To convert the denominator to an integer, multiply both top and bottom by 100 --> 100/5670. This simplifies to 10/567.