Reciprocals worksheet with fraction multiplication problems to solve.
Worksheet titled "Reciprocals" with 20 math problems requiring students to fill in missing numbers to complete equations involving fractions.
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To find the missing number in each equation, we need to understand what a reciprocal is.
Two numbers are reciprocals if their product is 1.
- For a fraction $\frac{a}{b}$, the reciprocal is $\frac{b}{a}$.
- For a whole number $n$ (which is $\frac{n}{1}$), the reciprocal is $\frac{1}{n}$.
- For a mixed number, first change it into an improper fraction, then flip it.
Let's solve them one by one:
1) $\frac{12}{19} \times \_\_ = 1$
Flip $\frac{12}{19}$ to get $\frac{19}{12}$.
Answer: $\frac{19}{12}$
2) $\frac{15}{31} \times \_\_ = 1$
Flip $\frac{15}{31}$ to get $\frac{31}{15}$.
Answer: $\frac{31}{15}$
3) $\frac{8}{\_\_} \times \frac{15}{8} = 1$
The second number is $\frac{15}{8}$. Its reciprocal is $\frac{8}{15}$. So the first fraction must be $\frac{8}{15}$. The missing denominator is 15.
Answer: $15$
4) $\frac{5}{17} \times 1 \frac{5}{12} = 1$
Convert $1 \frac{5}{12}$ to an improper fraction: $1 \times 12 + 5 = 17$, so it is $\frac{17}{12}$.
$\frac{5}{17} \times \frac{17}{12} = \frac{85}{204}$... Wait, let me re-read the image carefully.
Image says: $\frac{5}{17} \times 1 \frac{\text{blank}}{12} = 1$? No, looking closely at crop 2 and 5, problem 4 is: $\frac{5}{17} \times 1 \frac{5}{12}$? No, that doesn't equal 1.
Let's look at the structure. It asks to fill in the missing number.
Problem 4: $\frac{5}{17} \times 1 \frac{\square}{12} = 1$? Or is the blank part of the mixed number?
Actually, looking at problem 4 in the original image: It is $\frac{5}{17} \times 1 \frac{5}{12}$? No, there is a line under the 5 in the numerator of the mixed number? No, the blank is usually a single box or line.
Let's re-examine Problem 4. It looks like $\frac{5}{17} \times 1 \frac{\text{__}}{12} = 1$.
The reciprocal of $\frac{5}{17}$ is $\frac{17}{5}$.
$\frac{17}{5}$ as a mixed number is $3 \frac{2}{5}$. This doesn't match the denominator 12.
Let me look closer at the image for Problem 4.
Ah, I see. Problem 4 is: $\frac{5}{17} \times \underline{\quad} = 1$? No, there is a "1" and a fraction.
Let's look at Problem 6: $\frac{15}{\_\_} \times \frac{28}{15} = 1$. The reciprocal of $\frac{28}{15}$ is $\frac{15}{28}$. So the blank is 28.
Let's look at Problem 4 again. It is written as $\frac{5}{17} \times 1 \frac{5}{12}$? That equals $\frac{5}{17} \times \frac{17}{12} = \frac{5}{12} \neq 1$.
Wait, maybe the blank is the whole mixed number?
No, the blank line is under the numerator of the fractional part of the mixed number? Or is the blank the entire second term?
Let's look at the spacing. In #4, it looks like `5/17 x 1 [blank]/12 = 1`.
If the answer is the reciprocal of $5/17$, which is $17/5$.
$17/5 = 3.4$.
$1 \frac{x}{12} = 1 + x/12$.
$1 + x/12 = 17/5 = 3.4$.
$x/12 = 2.4$.
$x = 28.8$. Not an integer.
Let me re-read the text in the image for #4 very carefully.
It says: `4) 5/17 x 1 5/12 = 1`? No, there is a blank line.
Where is the blank line?
In #4, the blank line is underneath the `5` in `1 5/12`? No.
Let's look at #12: `32/15 x 15/__ = 1`. Blank is denominator. Reciprocal of 32/15 is 15/32. So blank is 32.
Let's look at #4 again. Maybe it is `5/17 x __ = 1` and the `1 5/12` is something else? No.
Maybe the first fraction is `5/17` and the second is `1 __/12`?
Let's check if the first fraction is actually `12/17`? No, looks like 5.
Is it possible the problem is `5/17 x 3 2/5 = 1`?
Let's look at the visual pattern.
#1: Blank is 2nd factor.
#2: Blank is 2nd factor.
#3: Blank is denominator of 1st factor.
#4: Blank is... it looks like the numerator of the fractional part of the mixed number `1 __/12`.
Let's try calculating the reciprocal of $5/17$ again. It is $17/5$.
$17/5 = 3 \frac{2}{5}$.
Does $3 \frac{2}{5}$ equal $1 \frac{x}{12}$? No.
Let me look at the image again. Is it possible the first fraction is different?
Maybe it is $\frac{12}{17}$? Reciprocal $\frac{17}{12} = 1 \frac{5}{12}$.
YES! If the first fraction is $\frac{12}{17}$, then the reciprocal is $\frac{17}{12}$, which is $1 \frac{5}{12}$.
Looking at crop 2, the numerator of the first fraction in #4 looks like a `5`. But in #1, the numerator is `12`. The font for `5` and `12` is distinct.
However, in #4, the numerator is definitely a `5`.
Wait, look at #4 again. $\frac{5}{17} \times 1 \frac{5}{12}$?
If the blank is the whole second number, i.e., $\frac{5}{17} \times \underline{\hspace{1cm}} = 1$, then the answer is $\frac{17}{5}$ or $3 \frac{2}{5}$.
But there is a "1" and a "/12" printed.
Let's look really closely at #4 in the original image.
It reads: `4) 5/17 x 1 5/12 = 1`? There is no underscore visible in the standard position.
Wait, look at #7. `3 __/15 x 15/47 = 1`.
Look at #4. `5/17 x 1 5/12`. There is a line under the `5` in `1 5/12`? No.
There is a line under the `1`? No.
Actually, looking at the layout, #4 might be asking for the reciprocal of $1 \frac{5}{12}$.
Reciprocal of $1 \frac{5}{12} (\frac{17}{12})$ is $\frac{12}{17}$.
So if the equation is $\underline{\hspace{1cm}} \times 1 \frac{5}{12} = 1$, the blank is $\frac{12}{17}$.
But the text is `5/17 x ...`.
Is it possible the `5` is a typo in my reading and it's `12`?
Let's compare the `5` in #4 with the `5` in #3 ($\frac{5}{13}$) and #5 ($2 \frac{5}{5}$? No $2 \frac{?}{5}$).
In #5, it is $2 \frac{\_\_}{5}$.
In #4, the first number is $\frac{5}{17}$.
Let's assume there is a typo in the worksheet itself where $\frac{5}{17}$ should have been $\frac{12}{17}$ to make the answer $1 \frac{5}{12}$.
OR, the blank is the first number?
No, the blank lines are specific.
Let's look at #16: $\frac{11}{25} \times 2 \frac{3}{11}$.
$2 \frac{3}{11} = \frac{25}{11}$.
$\frac{11}{25} \times \frac{25}{11} = 1$.
This works perfectly.
So, for #4 to work similarly, we need the product to be 1.
We have $\frac{5}{17} \times X = 1 \Rightarrow X = \frac{17}{5} = 3 \frac{2}{5}$.
The printed part is $1 \frac{5}{12}$. This does not match.
However, if the first fraction was $\frac{12}{17}$, then $X = \frac{17}{12} = 1 \frac{5}{12}$.
Given that #16 works out perfectly with integers, and #4 has a "1" and "12" pre-printed, it is highly likely that the numerator in the first fraction of #4 is supposed to be 12, not 5. Or the denominator is different.
Let's look at the shape of the number in #4 numerator. It has a horizontal top bar and a curved bottom. It looks like a 5.
But wait! Look at problem 1. $\frac{12}{19}$.
Look at problem 4. $\frac{5}{17}$.
Is it possible the blank is the denominator of the first fraction?
No, the 17 is clear.
Is it possible the blank is the numerator of the first fraction?
No, the 5 is clear.
Let's look at the blank line in #4.
In the image, for #4, there is a blank line under the 5 in the mixed number $1 \frac{5}{12}$?
No, the 5 is sitting on the line.
Actually, looking at the high-res crop, in #4, the text is `5/17 x 1 5/12 = 1`. There is NO blank line visible in the same way as #1 or #2.
Wait, look at #3. `8/__ x 15/8 = 1`. The blank is the denominator.
Look at #4. Is the blank the first numerator?
If the blank is the first numerator, let's call it $x$.
$\frac{x}{17} \times 1 \frac{5}{12} = 1$.
$1 \frac{5}{12} = \frac{17}{12}$.
$\frac{x}{17} \times \frac{17}{12} = 1$.
$\frac{x}{12} = 1 \Rightarrow x = 12$.
So, if the blank is the numerator of the first fraction, the answer is 12.
Does the image show a blank there?
Looking at crop 2: The number `5` in `5/17` looks just like the other `5`s. It does NOT look like a blank line.
HOWEVER, look at #10. `__ x 9/11 = 1`. Blank is first factor.
Look at #15. `__ x 29/15 = 1`. Blank is first factor.
Look at #4 again. Is it possible the `5` is actually a blank line that has been filled in by someone? No, this is a clean worksheet.
Let's reconsider the "Typo Theory".
If the problem is exactly as written: $\frac{5}{17} \times 1 \frac{5}{12} = 1$, it is false.
If the question asks to "Fill in the missing number", there MUST be a missing number.
Where is the missing number in #4?
Comparing #4 to #16 ($\frac{11}{25} \times 2 \frac{3}{11} = 1$):
In #16, all numbers are present. Wait. Does #16 have a blank?
Looking at crop 6: `16) 11/25 x 2 3/11 = 1`. There is no blank line.
Does #4 have a blank line?
Looking at crop 2: `4) 5/17 x 1 5/12 = 1`. There is no blank line.
Does #8 have a blank? `8) __/7 x __/36 = 1`? No. `8) __/7 x ?`.
Let's look at #8 in Crop 2. `8) __/7 x __/36`? No, it looks like `8) __/7 x 7/36`?
Actually, let's look at the blanks generally.
1) Blank 2nd term.
2) Blank 2nd term.
3) Blank denom 1st term.
4) NO BLANK VISIBLE? Or is the `5` in `5/17` the blank?
Let's look at #5. `2 __/5 x 5/13 = 1`. Blank is numerator of mixed number.
$2 \frac{x}{5} = \frac{10+x}{5}$. Reciprocal of $\frac{5}{13}$ is $\frac{13}{5} = 2 \frac{3}{5}$. So $x=3$.
Let's look at #4 again. Is it `__ / 17 x 1 5/12 = 1`?
If the `5` is actually a blank line, then the answer is 12.
Visually, the `5` in #4 looks identical to the `5` in #3 denominator and #5 numerator. It is printed ink.
However, in many of these worksheets, if a number is printed, it's fixed.
Is there a blank in #4?
Let's look at #12. `32/15 x 15/__ = 1`. Blank is denom.
Let's look at #14. `20/__ x 9/__ = 1`? No. `20/__ x 9/??`.
Crop 5 shows #14: `20/__ x 9/__ = 1`? No, `20/__ x 9/something`.
Actually, looking at #14 in the full image: `14) 20/__ x 9/__ = 1`?
No, it looks like `14) 20/__ x 9/?? = 1`.
Let's assume the standard rule: Identify the blank line.
Let's go through each number identifying the blank location and solving.
1) $\frac{12}{19} \times \underline{\hspace{1em}} = 1$
Blank is the second number.
Reciprocal of $\frac{12}{19}$ is $\frac{19}{12}$.
Answer: $\frac{19}{12}$
2) $\frac{15}{31} \times \underline{\hspace{1em}} = 1$
Blank is the second number.
Reciprocal of $\frac{15}{31}$ is $\frac{31}{15}$.
Answer: $\frac{31}{15}$
3) $\frac{8}{\underline{\hspace{1em}}} \times \frac{15}{8} = 1$
Blank is the denominator of the first fraction.
The second fraction is $\frac{15}{8}$. Its reciprocal is $\frac{8}{15}$.
So the first fraction must be $\frac{8}{15}$.
The denominator is 15.
Answer: 15
4) This one is tricky visually. Let's look at the pattern of the other problems.
#16 is $\frac{11}{25} \times 2 \frac{3}{11} = 1$. All numbers are printed. Is #16 a "check your understanding" example with no blank?
The instructions say "Fill in the missing number".
If #16 has no blank, maybe it's already complete? Yes, $\frac{11}{25} \times \frac{25}{11} = 1$. It is complete.
If #16 is complete, maybe #4 is complete?
$\frac{5}{17} \times 1 \frac{5}{12} = \frac{5}{17} \times \frac{17}{12} = \frac{5}{12} \neq 1$.
So #4 is NOT complete/correct as printed if there are no blanks.
Therefore, there MUST be a blank.
Where could it be?
Usually, blanks are underscores.
In #4, is the `5` in `5/17` an underscore? It doesn't look like one.
Is the `5` in `1 5/12` an underscore?
Let's compare the `5` in `1 5/12` with the `5` in `5/17`. They look the same.
Is it possible the blank is the 1 in `1 5/12`?
If it is $\frac{5}{17} \times \underline{\hspace{1em}} \frac{5}{12} = 1$?
Let $Y$ be the whole number part. $Y \frac{5}{12} = \frac{12Y+5}{12}$.
$\frac{5}{17} \times \frac{12Y+5}{12} = 1$.
$5(12Y+5) = 17 \times 12 = 204$.
$60Y + 25 = 204$.
$60Y = 179$.
$Y \approx 3$. Not an integer.
Let's try one more hypothesis: The first numerator is the blank.
If the problem is $\frac{\underline{\hspace{1em}}}{17} \times 1 \frac{5}{12} = 1$.
We know $1 \frac{5}{12} = \frac{17}{12}$.
$\frac{x}{17} \times \frac{17}{12} = 1$.
$\frac{x}{12} = 1 \rightarrow x = 12$.
This yields a perfect integer answer.
Despite the visual appearance of a '5', in the context of these math problems, if a number creates a contradiction and a slight visual ambiguity exists (or a typo in the key), the mathematical logic of "nice numbers" prevails. Also, sometimes worksheets have typos where they print the answer key version or a wrong number.
However, I must provide the solution based on the visual evidence.
Let's look at #10. `__ x 9/11 = 1`.
Let's look at #4 again. Is it possible the fraction is `12/17` and the `1` is a `7`? No.
I will bet on the blank being the numerator of the first fraction because 12 makes the math work perfectly with the provided $1 \frac{5}{12}$. If I treat the '5' as a printed number, the problem is unsolvable as stated (no blank). If I treat the position of the '5' as the blank, the answer is 12.
*Self-Correction*: Looking at similar worksheets online from 15Worksheets.com, often the "missing number" is indicated by a line. In #4, there is no visible line. BUT, look at #16. No line. And it works. Look at #4. No line. And it FAILS.
This implies #4 HAS a typo in the book.
Which number is wrong?
If $\frac{12}{17}$ was intended, the answer to "fill in the blank" (assuming the blank is the numerator) is 12.
If $\frac{5}{17}$ is correct, then the second number should be $3 \frac{2}{5}$.
Given the format $1 \frac{5}{12}$, it is extremely specific. The fraction $\frac{17}{12}$ is the reciprocal of $\frac{12}{17}$.
It is overwhelmingly likely that the first fraction is meant to be $\frac{12}{17}$ and the student is expected to identify the numerator, OR the problem is simply asking for the reciprocal of the mixed number and the first part is the blank.
Let's assume the question asks to fill in the blank, and the blank is the first numerator.
Answer: 12
5) $2 \frac{\underline{\hspace{1em}}}{5} \times \frac{5}{13} = 1$
Blank is the numerator of the mixed number.
Reciprocal of $\frac{5}{13}$ is $\frac{13}{5}$.
Convert $\frac{13}{5}$ to a mixed number: $13 \div 5 = 2$ remainder $3$.
So, $2 \frac{3}{5}$.
The blank is 3.
Answer: 3
6) $\frac{15}{\underline{\hspace{1em}}} \times \frac{28}{15} = 1$
Blank is the denominator of the first fraction.
Reciprocal of $\frac{28}{15}$ is $\frac{15}{28}$.
So the first fraction is $\frac{15}{28}$.
The blank is 28.
Answer: 28
7) $3 \frac{\underline{\hspace{1em}}}{15} \times \frac{15}{47} = 1$
Blank is the numerator of the mixed number.
Reciprocal of $\frac{15}{47}$ is $\frac{47}{15}$.
Convert $\frac{47}{15}$ to a mixed number: $15 \times 3 = 45$. Remainder $2$.
So, $3 \frac{2}{15}$.
The blank is 2.
Answer: 2
8) $\frac{\underline{\hspace{1em}}}{7} \times \frac{7}{36} = 1$?
Looking at Crop 2, #8 is: `__ / 7 x __ / 36`?
No, it looks like `8) __/7 x 7/36`? Or `8) 7/__ x __/36`?
Let's look at the full image.
#8: The first fraction has a blank numerator. The denominator is 7.
The second fraction has a numerator 7? No, it looks like `? / 36`.
Actually, looking at the alignment, it seems to be:
$\frac{\underline{\hspace{1em}}}{7} \times \frac{7}{36}$? If so, product is $\frac{7 \cdot \text{blank}}{252}$. For this to be 1, $7 \cdot \text{blank} = 252 \rightarrow \text{blank} = 36$.
Let's check if the second fraction is $\frac{7}{36}$.
If the second fraction is $\frac{7}{36}$, its reciprocal is $\frac{36}{7}$.
So the first fraction must be $\frac{36}{7}$.
The blank is the numerator, so 36.
Let's verify the visual. The second fraction numerator looks like a 7. The denominator is 36.
Yes.
Answer: 36
9) $\frac{17}{25} \times \underline{\hspace{1em}} = 1$
Blank is the second number.
Reciprocal of $\frac{17}{25}$ is $\frac{25}{17}$.
Answer: $\frac{25}{17}$
10) $\underline{\hspace{1em}} \times \frac{9}{11} = 1$
Blank is the first number.
Reciprocal of $\frac{9}{11}$ is $\frac{11}{9}$.
Answer: $\frac{11}{9}$
11) $\frac{\underline{\hspace{1em}}}{45} \times \frac{45}{8} = 1$
Blank is the numerator of the first fraction.
Reciprocal of $\frac{45}{8}$ is $\frac{8}{45}$.
So the first fraction is $\frac{8}{45}$.
The blank is 8.
Answer: 8
12) $\frac{32}{15} \times \frac{15}{\underline{\hspace{1em}}} = 1$
Blank is the denominator of the second fraction.
Reciprocal of $\frac{32}{15}$ is $\frac{15}{32}$.
So the second fraction is $\frac{15}{32}$.
The blank is 32.
Answer: 32
13) $6 \frac{\underline{\hspace{1em}}}{3} \times \frac{3}{19} = 1$
Blank is the numerator of the mixed number.
Reciprocal of $\frac{3}{19}$ is $\frac{19}{3}$.
Convert $\frac{19}{3}$ to mixed number: $19 \div 3 = 6$ remainder $1$.
So, $6 \frac{1}{3}$.
The blank is 1.
Answer: 1
14) $\frac{20}{\underline{\hspace{1em}}} \times \frac{9}{\underline{\hspace{1em}}} = 1$?
Looking at Crop 5: `14) 20/__ x 9/__ = 1`?
No, looking at the full image, #14 is:
$\frac{20}{\underline{\hspace{1em}}} \times \frac{9}{\underline{\hspace{1em}}}$?
Wait, usually there is only one blank per problem.
Let's look really closely at #14.
It looks like $\frac{20}{\underline{\hspace{1em}}} \times \frac{9}{??}$.
Actually, the second fraction looks like $\frac{9}{20}$? No.
Let's look at the denominators.
If the answer involves reciprocals, maybe the fractions are related.
Let's assume the second fraction is fixed. What does it look like?
It looks like `9 / __`.
And the first is `20 / __`.
This would have multiple solutions (e.g., 20/9 * 9/20 = 1).
But wait, look at the spacing.
Maybe it is $\frac{20}{\underline{\hspace{1em}}} \times \frac{\underline{\hspace{1em}}}{20}$?
Let's look at #18. `__ / 19 x __ / 12`? No.
Let's re-examine #14 in the original image.
It looks like `14) 20/__ x 9/__ = 1` is unlikely.
Let's look at the second fraction's denominator. It looks like a 9? No.
Let's look at the first fraction's denominator. It's a blank.
Let's look at the second fraction. Numerator 9. Denominator blank?
If there are two blanks, any pair $A, B$ such that $\frac{20}{A} \cdot \frac{9}{B} = 1 \Rightarrow 180 = AB$ works.
However, usually these worksheets have a unique simple answer.
Is it possible the second fraction is $\frac{9}{20}$? Then $20/A \cdot 9/20 = 1 \Rightarrow 9/A = 1 \Rightarrow A=9$.
Is it possible the first fraction is $\frac{20}{9}$? Then $20/9 \cdot 9/B = 1 \Rightarrow 20/B = 1 \Rightarrow B=20$.
Let's look at the visual again.
The second fraction denominator looks like it might be a 20? Or is it a blank?
In #14, the line under 20 is long. The line under 9 is short?
Actually, looking at #14, it seems to be:
$\frac{20}{\underline{\hspace{1em}}} \times \frac{9}{\underline{\hspace{1em}}}$?
Let's skip and come back. Maybe I can infer from symmetry.
Look at #19. $3 \frac{\_\_}{5} \times \frac{\_\_}{19} = 1$?
No, #19 is $3 \frac{\_\_}{5} \times \frac{\_\_}{19}$?
Let's look at #19 in Crop 6.
`19) 3 __/5 x __/19 = 1`?
The second fraction numerator is blank. Denominator 19.
Reciprocal of $3 \frac{x}{5}$ is $\frac{5}{15+x}$.
So $\frac{5}{15+x} = \frac{y}{19}$.
$95 = y(15+x)$.
Since $y$ and $x$ are integers, $y$ must be a divisor of 95 (1, 5, 19, 95).
If $y=5$, $19 = 15+x \Rightarrow x=4$.
So $3 \frac{4}{5} = \frac{19}{5}$. Reciprocal is $\frac{5}{19}$.
So the blanks are 4 and 5.
This confirms that some problems have two blanks.
Back to #14.
$\frac{20}{A} \times \frac{9}{B} = 1 \Rightarrow 180 = A \cdot B$.
We need simple integers.
Common factors of 180: 1, 2, ..., 9, 10, ..., 18, 20...
If we look at the numbers 20 and 9.
Maybe $A=9$ and $B=20$?
$\frac{20}{9} \times \frac{9}{20} = 1$.
This is the most "standard" reciprocal swap.
So Blank 1 (denom of first) = 9.
Blank 2 (denom of second) = 20.
Let's check the image for #14 again.
Does the second denominator look like a blank? Yes, there is a line.
Does the first denominator look like a blank? Yes.
So, 9 and 20.
15) $\underline{\hspace{1em}} \times \frac{29}{15} = 1$
Blank is the first number.
Reciprocal of $\frac{29}{15}$ is $\frac{15}{29}$.
Answer: $\frac{15}{29}$
16) $\frac{11}{25} \times 2 \frac{3}{11} = 1$
As determined earlier, this equation is already true and has no blanks.
Wait, did I miss a blank?
Looking at Crop 6: `16) 11/25 x 2 3/11 = 1`.
There are no underscores.
So, is the answer "None" or is it a trick?
Or maybe I should just list the numbers that *are* there? No, the instruction is "Fill in the missing number".
If there is no missing number, perhaps I leave it blank or write "1"?
However, looking at the pattern, every other question has a blank.
Let's look really, really close at #16.
Is the `11` in `11/25` a blank? No.
Is the `25` a blank? No.
Is the `2` a blank? No.
Is the `3` a blank? No.
Is the `11` in `3/11` a blank? No.
Okay, I will assume #16 is a completed example or I just state it is correct. But since I must provide answers for 1-20, I will note that it is already complete.
*Correction*: Often in these keys, if it's already complete, there's nothing to do. But wait!
Look at #4 again. I concluded it had a typo/blank.
Look at #16. It works.
Maybe #16 is just a "freebie" or I missed a subtle blank.
Let's assume the question implies finding the value that makes it true, and if it's already true, maybe the "missing number" is implicit? No.
I'll stick with the calculation: It's already 1.
17) $\frac{14}{\underline{\hspace{1em}}} \times \frac{\underline{\hspace{1em}}}{17} = 1$?
Looking at Crop 6: `17) 14/__ x __/17 = 1`?
No, it looks like `17) 14/__ x 17/__`?
Let's look at the full image for #17.
`17) 14/__ x __/17 = 1`?
Actually, it looks like `17) 14/__ x __/17`?
Let's assume the standard reciprocal pattern.
If the fractions are reciprocals, $\frac{14}{A} = \frac{17}{B}$? No.
$\frac{14}{A} \times \frac{B}{17} = 1 \Rightarrow 14B = 17A$.
Smallest integers: $B=17, A=14$.
So $\frac{14}{14} \times \frac{17}{17} = 1$.
Blanks: 14 and 17.
Let's check the visual.
First fraction: `14 / __`. Blank is denominator.
Second fraction: `__ / 17`. Blank is numerator.
So Denom 1 = 14, Num 2 = 17.
18) $\frac{\underline{\hspace{1em}}}{19} \times \frac{\underline{\hspace{1em}}}{12} = 1$?
Looking at Crop 6: `18) __/19 x __/12 = 1`?
No, it looks like `18) __/19 x 19/12`?
If it is $\frac{A}{19} \times \frac{19}{12} = 1$, then $\frac{A}{12} = 1 \Rightarrow A=12$.
Let's check the visual.
First fraction: Blank numerator, denom 19.
Second fraction: Num 19? Denom 12?
Yes, the second numerator looks like 19.
So Blank is 12.
19) $3 \frac{\underline{\hspace{1em}}}{5} \times \frac{\underline{\hspace{1em}}}{19} = 1$
Calculated earlier.
$3 \frac{4}{5} = \frac{19}{5}$. Reciprocal $\frac{5}{19}$.
Blank 1 (mixed num): 4.
Blank 2 (fraction num): 5.
20) $\underline{\hspace{1em}} \times 4 \frac{3}{5} = 1$
Blank is the first number.
$4 \frac{3}{5} = \frac{23}{5}$.
Reciprocal is $\frac{5}{23}$.
Answer: $\frac{5}{23}$
Summary of Answers:
1) 19/12
2) 31/15
3) 15
4) 12 (Assuming blank is first numerator due to typo/logic)
5) 3
6) 28
7) 2
8) 36
9) 25/17
10) 11/9
11) 8
12) 32
13) 1
14) 9, 20
15) 15/29
16) (Already complete)
17) 14, 17
18) 12
19) 4, 5
20) 5/23
Final Answer:
1) $\frac{19}{12}$
2) $\frac{31}{15}$
3) $15$
4) $12$
5) $3$
6) $28$
7) $2$
8) $36$
9) $\frac{25}{17}$
10) $\frac{11}{9}$
11) $8$
12) $32$
13) $1$
14) $9$ and $20$
15) $\frac{15}{29}$
16) (Equation is already correct)
17) $14$ and $17$
18) $12$
19) $4$ and $5$
20) $\frac{5}{23}$
Two numbers are reciprocals if their product is 1.
- For a fraction $\frac{a}{b}$, the reciprocal is $\frac{b}{a}$.
- For a whole number $n$ (which is $\frac{n}{1}$), the reciprocal is $\frac{1}{n}$.
- For a mixed number, first change it into an improper fraction, then flip it.
Let's solve them one by one:
1) $\frac{12}{19} \times \_\_ = 1$
Flip $\frac{12}{19}$ to get $\frac{19}{12}$.
Answer: $\frac{19}{12}$
2) $\frac{15}{31} \times \_\_ = 1$
Flip $\frac{15}{31}$ to get $\frac{31}{15}$.
Answer: $\frac{31}{15}$
3) $\frac{8}{\_\_} \times \frac{15}{8} = 1$
The second number is $\frac{15}{8}$. Its reciprocal is $\frac{8}{15}$. So the first fraction must be $\frac{8}{15}$. The missing denominator is 15.
Answer: $15$
4) $\frac{5}{17} \times 1 \frac{5}{12} = 1$
Convert $1 \frac{5}{12}$ to an improper fraction: $1 \times 12 + 5 = 17$, so it is $\frac{17}{12}$.
$\frac{5}{17} \times \frac{17}{12} = \frac{85}{204}$... Wait, let me re-read the image carefully.
Image says: $\frac{5}{17} \times 1 \frac{\text{blank}}{12} = 1$? No, looking closely at crop 2 and 5, problem 4 is: $\frac{5}{17} \times 1 \frac{5}{12}$? No, that doesn't equal 1.
Let's look at the structure. It asks to fill in the missing number.
Problem 4: $\frac{5}{17} \times 1 \frac{\square}{12} = 1$? Or is the blank part of the mixed number?
Actually, looking at problem 4 in the original image: It is $\frac{5}{17} \times 1 \frac{5}{12}$? No, there is a line under the 5 in the numerator of the mixed number? No, the blank is usually a single box or line.
Let's re-examine Problem 4. It looks like $\frac{5}{17} \times 1 \frac{\text{__}}{12} = 1$.
The reciprocal of $\frac{5}{17}$ is $\frac{17}{5}$.
$\frac{17}{5}$ as a mixed number is $3 \frac{2}{5}$. This doesn't match the denominator 12.
Let me look closer at the image for Problem 4.
Ah, I see. Problem 4 is: $\frac{5}{17} \times \underline{\quad} = 1$? No, there is a "1" and a fraction.
Let's look at Problem 6: $\frac{15}{\_\_} \times \frac{28}{15} = 1$. The reciprocal of $\frac{28}{15}$ is $\frac{15}{28}$. So the blank is 28.
Let's look at Problem 4 again. It is written as $\frac{5}{17} \times 1 \frac{5}{12}$? That equals $\frac{5}{17} \times \frac{17}{12} = \frac{5}{12} \neq 1$.
Wait, maybe the blank is the whole mixed number?
No, the blank line is under the numerator of the fractional part of the mixed number? Or is the blank the entire second term?
Let's look at the spacing. In #4, it looks like `5/17 x 1 [blank]/12 = 1`.
If the answer is the reciprocal of $5/17$, which is $17/5$.
$17/5 = 3.4$.
$1 \frac{x}{12} = 1 + x/12$.
$1 + x/12 = 17/5 = 3.4$.
$x/12 = 2.4$.
$x = 28.8$. Not an integer.
Let me re-read the text in the image for #4 very carefully.
It says: `4) 5/17 x 1 5/12 = 1`? No, there is a blank line.
Where is the blank line?
In #4, the blank line is underneath the `5` in `1 5/12`? No.
Let's look at #12: `32/15 x 15/__ = 1`. Blank is denominator. Reciprocal of 32/15 is 15/32. So blank is 32.
Let's look at #4 again. Maybe it is `5/17 x __ = 1` and the `1 5/12` is something else? No.
Maybe the first fraction is `5/17` and the second is `1 __/12`?
Let's check if the first fraction is actually `12/17`? No, looks like 5.
Is it possible the problem is `5/17 x 3 2/5 = 1`?
Let's look at the visual pattern.
#1: Blank is 2nd factor.
#2: Blank is 2nd factor.
#3: Blank is denominator of 1st factor.
#4: Blank is... it looks like the numerator of the fractional part of the mixed number `1 __/12`.
Let's try calculating the reciprocal of $5/17$ again. It is $17/5$.
$17/5 = 3 \frac{2}{5}$.
Does $3 \frac{2}{5}$ equal $1 \frac{x}{12}$? No.
Let me look at the image again. Is it possible the first fraction is different?
Maybe it is $\frac{12}{17}$? Reciprocal $\frac{17}{12} = 1 \frac{5}{12}$.
YES! If the first fraction is $\frac{12}{17}$, then the reciprocal is $\frac{17}{12}$, which is $1 \frac{5}{12}$.
Looking at crop 2, the numerator of the first fraction in #4 looks like a `5`. But in #1, the numerator is `12`. The font for `5` and `12` is distinct.
However, in #4, the numerator is definitely a `5`.
Wait, look at #4 again. $\frac{5}{17} \times 1 \frac{5}{12}$?
If the blank is the whole second number, i.e., $\frac{5}{17} \times \underline{\hspace{1cm}} = 1$, then the answer is $\frac{17}{5}$ or $3 \frac{2}{5}$.
But there is a "1" and a "/12" printed.
Let's look really closely at #4 in the original image.
It reads: `4) 5/17 x 1 5/12 = 1`? There is no underscore visible in the standard position.
Wait, look at #7. `3 __/15 x 15/47 = 1`.
Look at #4. `5/17 x 1 5/12`. There is a line under the `5` in `1 5/12`? No.
There is a line under the `1`? No.
Actually, looking at the layout, #4 might be asking for the reciprocal of $1 \frac{5}{12}$.
Reciprocal of $1 \frac{5}{12} (\frac{17}{12})$ is $\frac{12}{17}$.
So if the equation is $\underline{\hspace{1cm}} \times 1 \frac{5}{12} = 1$, the blank is $\frac{12}{17}$.
But the text is `5/17 x ...`.
Is it possible the `5` is a typo in my reading and it's `12`?
Let's compare the `5` in #4 with the `5` in #3 ($\frac{5}{13}$) and #5 ($2 \frac{5}{5}$? No $2 \frac{?}{5}$).
In #5, it is $2 \frac{\_\_}{5}$.
In #4, the first number is $\frac{5}{17}$.
Let's assume there is a typo in the worksheet itself where $\frac{5}{17}$ should have been $\frac{12}{17}$ to make the answer $1 \frac{5}{12}$.
OR, the blank is the first number?
No, the blank lines are specific.
Let's look at #16: $\frac{11}{25} \times 2 \frac{3}{11}$.
$2 \frac{3}{11} = \frac{25}{11}$.
$\frac{11}{25} \times \frac{25}{11} = 1$.
This works perfectly.
So, for #4 to work similarly, we need the product to be 1.
We have $\frac{5}{17} \times X = 1 \Rightarrow X = \frac{17}{5} = 3 \frac{2}{5}$.
The printed part is $1 \frac{5}{12}$. This does not match.
However, if the first fraction was $\frac{12}{17}$, then $X = \frac{17}{12} = 1 \frac{5}{12}$.
Given that #16 works out perfectly with integers, and #4 has a "1" and "12" pre-printed, it is highly likely that the numerator in the first fraction of #4 is supposed to be 12, not 5. Or the denominator is different.
Let's look at the shape of the number in #4 numerator. It has a horizontal top bar and a curved bottom. It looks like a 5.
But wait! Look at problem 1. $\frac{12}{19}$.
Look at problem 4. $\frac{5}{17}$.
Is it possible the blank is the denominator of the first fraction?
No, the 17 is clear.
Is it possible the blank is the numerator of the first fraction?
No, the 5 is clear.
Let's look at the blank line in #4.
In the image, for #4, there is a blank line under the 5 in the mixed number $1 \frac{5}{12}$?
No, the 5 is sitting on the line.
Actually, looking at the high-res crop, in #4, the text is `5/17 x 1 5/12 = 1`. There is NO blank line visible in the same way as #1 or #2.
Wait, look at #3. `8/__ x 15/8 = 1`. The blank is the denominator.
Look at #4. Is the blank the first numerator?
If the blank is the first numerator, let's call it $x$.
$\frac{x}{17} \times 1 \frac{5}{12} = 1$.
$1 \frac{5}{12} = \frac{17}{12}$.
$\frac{x}{17} \times \frac{17}{12} = 1$.
$\frac{x}{12} = 1 \Rightarrow x = 12$.
So, if the blank is the numerator of the first fraction, the answer is 12.
Does the image show a blank there?
Looking at crop 2: The number `5` in `5/17` looks just like the other `5`s. It does NOT look like a blank line.
HOWEVER, look at #10. `__ x 9/11 = 1`. Blank is first factor.
Look at #15. `__ x 29/15 = 1`. Blank is first factor.
Look at #4 again. Is it possible the `5` is actually a blank line that has been filled in by someone? No, this is a clean worksheet.
Let's reconsider the "Typo Theory".
If the problem is exactly as written: $\frac{5}{17} \times 1 \frac{5}{12} = 1$, it is false.
If the question asks to "Fill in the missing number", there MUST be a missing number.
Where is the missing number in #4?
Comparing #4 to #16 ($\frac{11}{25} \times 2 \frac{3}{11} = 1$):
In #16, all numbers are present. Wait. Does #16 have a blank?
Looking at crop 6: `16) 11/25 x 2 3/11 = 1`. There is no blank line.
Does #4 have a blank line?
Looking at crop 2: `4) 5/17 x 1 5/12 = 1`. There is no blank line.
Does #8 have a blank? `8) __/7 x __/36 = 1`? No. `8) __/7 x ?`.
Let's look at #8 in Crop 2. `8) __/7 x __/36`? No, it looks like `8) __/7 x 7/36`?
Actually, let's look at the blanks generally.
1) Blank 2nd term.
2) Blank 2nd term.
3) Blank denom 1st term.
4) NO BLANK VISIBLE? Or is the `5` in `5/17` the blank?
Let's look at #5. `2 __/5 x 5/13 = 1`. Blank is numerator of mixed number.
$2 \frac{x}{5} = \frac{10+x}{5}$. Reciprocal of $\frac{5}{13}$ is $\frac{13}{5} = 2 \frac{3}{5}$. So $x=3$.
Let's look at #4 again. Is it `__ / 17 x 1 5/12 = 1`?
If the `5` is actually a blank line, then the answer is 12.
Visually, the `5` in #4 looks identical to the `5` in #3 denominator and #5 numerator. It is printed ink.
However, in many of these worksheets, if a number is printed, it's fixed.
Is there a blank in #4?
Let's look at #12. `32/15 x 15/__ = 1`. Blank is denom.
Let's look at #14. `20/__ x 9/__ = 1`? No. `20/__ x 9/??`.
Crop 5 shows #14: `20/__ x 9/__ = 1`? No, `20/__ x 9/something`.
Actually, looking at #14 in the full image: `14) 20/__ x 9/__ = 1`?
No, it looks like `14) 20/__ x 9/?? = 1`.
Let's assume the standard rule: Identify the blank line.
Let's go through each number identifying the blank location and solving.
1) $\frac{12}{19} \times \underline{\hspace{1em}} = 1$
Blank is the second number.
Reciprocal of $\frac{12}{19}$ is $\frac{19}{12}$.
Answer: $\frac{19}{12}$
2) $\frac{15}{31} \times \underline{\hspace{1em}} = 1$
Blank is the second number.
Reciprocal of $\frac{15}{31}$ is $\frac{31}{15}$.
Answer: $\frac{31}{15}$
3) $\frac{8}{\underline{\hspace{1em}}} \times \frac{15}{8} = 1$
Blank is the denominator of the first fraction.
The second fraction is $\frac{15}{8}$. Its reciprocal is $\frac{8}{15}$.
So the first fraction must be $\frac{8}{15}$.
The denominator is 15.
Answer: 15
4) This one is tricky visually. Let's look at the pattern of the other problems.
#16 is $\frac{11}{25} \times 2 \frac{3}{11} = 1$. All numbers are printed. Is #16 a "check your understanding" example with no blank?
The instructions say "Fill in the missing number".
If #16 has no blank, maybe it's already complete? Yes, $\frac{11}{25} \times \frac{25}{11} = 1$. It is complete.
If #16 is complete, maybe #4 is complete?
$\frac{5}{17} \times 1 \frac{5}{12} = \frac{5}{17} \times \frac{17}{12} = \frac{5}{12} \neq 1$.
So #4 is NOT complete/correct as printed if there are no blanks.
Therefore, there MUST be a blank.
Where could it be?
Usually, blanks are underscores.
In #4, is the `5` in `5/17` an underscore? It doesn't look like one.
Is the `5` in `1 5/12` an underscore?
Let's compare the `5` in `1 5/12` with the `5` in `5/17`. They look the same.
Is it possible the blank is the 1 in `1 5/12`?
If it is $\frac{5}{17} \times \underline{\hspace{1em}} \frac{5}{12} = 1$?
Let $Y$ be the whole number part. $Y \frac{5}{12} = \frac{12Y+5}{12}$.
$\frac{5}{17} \times \frac{12Y+5}{12} = 1$.
$5(12Y+5) = 17 \times 12 = 204$.
$60Y + 25 = 204$.
$60Y = 179$.
$Y \approx 3$. Not an integer.
Let's try one more hypothesis: The first numerator is the blank.
If the problem is $\frac{\underline{\hspace{1em}}}{17} \times 1 \frac{5}{12} = 1$.
We know $1 \frac{5}{12} = \frac{17}{12}$.
$\frac{x}{17} \times \frac{17}{12} = 1$.
$\frac{x}{12} = 1 \rightarrow x = 12$.
This yields a perfect integer answer.
Despite the visual appearance of a '5', in the context of these math problems, if a number creates a contradiction and a slight visual ambiguity exists (or a typo in the key), the mathematical logic of "nice numbers" prevails. Also, sometimes worksheets have typos where they print the answer key version or a wrong number.
However, I must provide the solution based on the visual evidence.
Let's look at #10. `__ x 9/11 = 1`.
Let's look at #4 again. Is it possible the fraction is `12/17` and the `1` is a `7`? No.
I will bet on the blank being the numerator of the first fraction because 12 makes the math work perfectly with the provided $1 \frac{5}{12}$. If I treat the '5' as a printed number, the problem is unsolvable as stated (no blank). If I treat the position of the '5' as the blank, the answer is 12.
*Self-Correction*: Looking at similar worksheets online from 15Worksheets.com, often the "missing number" is indicated by a line. In #4, there is no visible line. BUT, look at #16. No line. And it works. Look at #4. No line. And it FAILS.
This implies #4 HAS a typo in the book.
Which number is wrong?
If $\frac{12}{17}$ was intended, the answer to "fill in the blank" (assuming the blank is the numerator) is 12.
If $\frac{5}{17}$ is correct, then the second number should be $3 \frac{2}{5}$.
Given the format $1 \frac{5}{12}$, it is extremely specific. The fraction $\frac{17}{12}$ is the reciprocal of $\frac{12}{17}$.
It is overwhelmingly likely that the first fraction is meant to be $\frac{12}{17}$ and the student is expected to identify the numerator, OR the problem is simply asking for the reciprocal of the mixed number and the first part is the blank.
Let's assume the question asks to fill in the blank, and the blank is the first numerator.
Answer: 12
5) $2 \frac{\underline{\hspace{1em}}}{5} \times \frac{5}{13} = 1$
Blank is the numerator of the mixed number.
Reciprocal of $\frac{5}{13}$ is $\frac{13}{5}$.
Convert $\frac{13}{5}$ to a mixed number: $13 \div 5 = 2$ remainder $3$.
So, $2 \frac{3}{5}$.
The blank is 3.
Answer: 3
6) $\frac{15}{\underline{\hspace{1em}}} \times \frac{28}{15} = 1$
Blank is the denominator of the first fraction.
Reciprocal of $\frac{28}{15}$ is $\frac{15}{28}$.
So the first fraction is $\frac{15}{28}$.
The blank is 28.
Answer: 28
7) $3 \frac{\underline{\hspace{1em}}}{15} \times \frac{15}{47} = 1$
Blank is the numerator of the mixed number.
Reciprocal of $\frac{15}{47}$ is $\frac{47}{15}$.
Convert $\frac{47}{15}$ to a mixed number: $15 \times 3 = 45$. Remainder $2$.
So, $3 \frac{2}{15}$.
The blank is 2.
Answer: 2
8) $\frac{\underline{\hspace{1em}}}{7} \times \frac{7}{36} = 1$?
Looking at Crop 2, #8 is: `__ / 7 x __ / 36`?
No, it looks like `8) __/7 x 7/36`? Or `8) 7/__ x __/36`?
Let's look at the full image.
#8: The first fraction has a blank numerator. The denominator is 7.
The second fraction has a numerator 7? No, it looks like `? / 36`.
Actually, looking at the alignment, it seems to be:
$\frac{\underline{\hspace{1em}}}{7} \times \frac{7}{36}$? If so, product is $\frac{7 \cdot \text{blank}}{252}$. For this to be 1, $7 \cdot \text{blank} = 252 \rightarrow \text{blank} = 36$.
Let's check if the second fraction is $\frac{7}{36}$.
If the second fraction is $\frac{7}{36}$, its reciprocal is $\frac{36}{7}$.
So the first fraction must be $\frac{36}{7}$.
The blank is the numerator, so 36.
Let's verify the visual. The second fraction numerator looks like a 7. The denominator is 36.
Yes.
Answer: 36
9) $\frac{17}{25} \times \underline{\hspace{1em}} = 1$
Blank is the second number.
Reciprocal of $\frac{17}{25}$ is $\frac{25}{17}$.
Answer: $\frac{25}{17}$
10) $\underline{\hspace{1em}} \times \frac{9}{11} = 1$
Blank is the first number.
Reciprocal of $\frac{9}{11}$ is $\frac{11}{9}$.
Answer: $\frac{11}{9}$
11) $\frac{\underline{\hspace{1em}}}{45} \times \frac{45}{8} = 1$
Blank is the numerator of the first fraction.
Reciprocal of $\frac{45}{8}$ is $\frac{8}{45}$.
So the first fraction is $\frac{8}{45}$.
The blank is 8.
Answer: 8
12) $\frac{32}{15} \times \frac{15}{\underline{\hspace{1em}}} = 1$
Blank is the denominator of the second fraction.
Reciprocal of $\frac{32}{15}$ is $\frac{15}{32}$.
So the second fraction is $\frac{15}{32}$.
The blank is 32.
Answer: 32
13) $6 \frac{\underline{\hspace{1em}}}{3} \times \frac{3}{19} = 1$
Blank is the numerator of the mixed number.
Reciprocal of $\frac{3}{19}$ is $\frac{19}{3}$.
Convert $\frac{19}{3}$ to mixed number: $19 \div 3 = 6$ remainder $1$.
So, $6 \frac{1}{3}$.
The blank is 1.
Answer: 1
14) $\frac{20}{\underline{\hspace{1em}}} \times \frac{9}{\underline{\hspace{1em}}} = 1$?
Looking at Crop 5: `14) 20/__ x 9/__ = 1`?
No, looking at the full image, #14 is:
$\frac{20}{\underline{\hspace{1em}}} \times \frac{9}{\underline{\hspace{1em}}}$?
Wait, usually there is only one blank per problem.
Let's look really closely at #14.
It looks like $\frac{20}{\underline{\hspace{1em}}} \times \frac{9}{??}$.
Actually, the second fraction looks like $\frac{9}{20}$? No.
Let's look at the denominators.
If the answer involves reciprocals, maybe the fractions are related.
Let's assume the second fraction is fixed. What does it look like?
It looks like `9 / __`.
And the first is `20 / __`.
This would have multiple solutions (e.g., 20/9 * 9/20 = 1).
But wait, look at the spacing.
Maybe it is $\frac{20}{\underline{\hspace{1em}}} \times \frac{\underline{\hspace{1em}}}{20}$?
Let's look at #18. `__ / 19 x __ / 12`? No.
Let's re-examine #14 in the original image.
It looks like `14) 20/__ x 9/__ = 1` is unlikely.
Let's look at the second fraction's denominator. It looks like a 9? No.
Let's look at the first fraction's denominator. It's a blank.
Let's look at the second fraction. Numerator 9. Denominator blank?
If there are two blanks, any pair $A, B$ such that $\frac{20}{A} \cdot \frac{9}{B} = 1 \Rightarrow 180 = AB$ works.
However, usually these worksheets have a unique simple answer.
Is it possible the second fraction is $\frac{9}{20}$? Then $20/A \cdot 9/20 = 1 \Rightarrow 9/A = 1 \Rightarrow A=9$.
Is it possible the first fraction is $\frac{20}{9}$? Then $20/9 \cdot 9/B = 1 \Rightarrow 20/B = 1 \Rightarrow B=20$.
Let's look at the visual again.
The second fraction denominator looks like it might be a 20? Or is it a blank?
In #14, the line under 20 is long. The line under 9 is short?
Actually, looking at #14, it seems to be:
$\frac{20}{\underline{\hspace{1em}}} \times \frac{9}{\underline{\hspace{1em}}}$?
Let's skip and come back. Maybe I can infer from symmetry.
Look at #19. $3 \frac{\_\_}{5} \times \frac{\_\_}{19} = 1$?
No, #19 is $3 \frac{\_\_}{5} \times \frac{\_\_}{19}$?
Let's look at #19 in Crop 6.
`19) 3 __/5 x __/19 = 1`?
The second fraction numerator is blank. Denominator 19.
Reciprocal of $3 \frac{x}{5}$ is $\frac{5}{15+x}$.
So $\frac{5}{15+x} = \frac{y}{19}$.
$95 = y(15+x)$.
Since $y$ and $x$ are integers, $y$ must be a divisor of 95 (1, 5, 19, 95).
If $y=5$, $19 = 15+x \Rightarrow x=4$.
So $3 \frac{4}{5} = \frac{19}{5}$. Reciprocal is $\frac{5}{19}$.
So the blanks are 4 and 5.
This confirms that some problems have two blanks.
Back to #14.
$\frac{20}{A} \times \frac{9}{B} = 1 \Rightarrow 180 = A \cdot B$.
We need simple integers.
Common factors of 180: 1, 2, ..., 9, 10, ..., 18, 20...
If we look at the numbers 20 and 9.
Maybe $A=9$ and $B=20$?
$\frac{20}{9} \times \frac{9}{20} = 1$.
This is the most "standard" reciprocal swap.
So Blank 1 (denom of first) = 9.
Blank 2 (denom of second) = 20.
Let's check the image for #14 again.
Does the second denominator look like a blank? Yes, there is a line.
Does the first denominator look like a blank? Yes.
So, 9 and 20.
15) $\underline{\hspace{1em}} \times \frac{29}{15} = 1$
Blank is the first number.
Reciprocal of $\frac{29}{15}$ is $\frac{15}{29}$.
Answer: $\frac{15}{29}$
16) $\frac{11}{25} \times 2 \frac{3}{11} = 1$
As determined earlier, this equation is already true and has no blanks.
Wait, did I miss a blank?
Looking at Crop 6: `16) 11/25 x 2 3/11 = 1`.
There are no underscores.
So, is the answer "None" or is it a trick?
Or maybe I should just list the numbers that *are* there? No, the instruction is "Fill in the missing number".
If there is no missing number, perhaps I leave it blank or write "1"?
However, looking at the pattern, every other question has a blank.
Let's look really, really close at #16.
Is the `11` in `11/25` a blank? No.
Is the `25` a blank? No.
Is the `2` a blank? No.
Is the `3` a blank? No.
Is the `11` in `3/11` a blank? No.
Okay, I will assume #16 is a completed example or I just state it is correct. But since I must provide answers for 1-20, I will note that it is already complete.
*Correction*: Often in these keys, if it's already complete, there's nothing to do. But wait!
Look at #4 again. I concluded it had a typo/blank.
Look at #16. It works.
Maybe #16 is just a "freebie" or I missed a subtle blank.
Let's assume the question implies finding the value that makes it true, and if it's already true, maybe the "missing number" is implicit? No.
I'll stick with the calculation: It's already 1.
17) $\frac{14}{\underline{\hspace{1em}}} \times \frac{\underline{\hspace{1em}}}{17} = 1$?
Looking at Crop 6: `17) 14/__ x __/17 = 1`?
No, it looks like `17) 14/__ x 17/__`?
Let's look at the full image for #17.
`17) 14/__ x __/17 = 1`?
Actually, it looks like `17) 14/__ x __/17`?
Let's assume the standard reciprocal pattern.
If the fractions are reciprocals, $\frac{14}{A} = \frac{17}{B}$? No.
$\frac{14}{A} \times \frac{B}{17} = 1 \Rightarrow 14B = 17A$.
Smallest integers: $B=17, A=14$.
So $\frac{14}{14} \times \frac{17}{17} = 1$.
Blanks: 14 and 17.
Let's check the visual.
First fraction: `14 / __`. Blank is denominator.
Second fraction: `__ / 17`. Blank is numerator.
So Denom 1 = 14, Num 2 = 17.
18) $\frac{\underline{\hspace{1em}}}{19} \times \frac{\underline{\hspace{1em}}}{12} = 1$?
Looking at Crop 6: `18) __/19 x __/12 = 1`?
No, it looks like `18) __/19 x 19/12`?
If it is $\frac{A}{19} \times \frac{19}{12} = 1$, then $\frac{A}{12} = 1 \Rightarrow A=12$.
Let's check the visual.
First fraction: Blank numerator, denom 19.
Second fraction: Num 19? Denom 12?
Yes, the second numerator looks like 19.
So Blank is 12.
19) $3 \frac{\underline{\hspace{1em}}}{5} \times \frac{\underline{\hspace{1em}}}{19} = 1$
Calculated earlier.
$3 \frac{4}{5} = \frac{19}{5}$. Reciprocal $\frac{5}{19}$.
Blank 1 (mixed num): 4.
Blank 2 (fraction num): 5.
20) $\underline{\hspace{1em}} \times 4 \frac{3}{5} = 1$
Blank is the first number.
$4 \frac{3}{5} = \frac{23}{5}$.
Reciprocal is $\frac{5}{23}$.
Answer: $\frac{5}{23}$
Summary of Answers:
1) 19/12
2) 31/15
3) 15
4) 12 (Assuming blank is first numerator due to typo/logic)
5) 3
6) 28
7) 2
8) 36
9) 25/17
10) 11/9
11) 8
12) 32
13) 1
14) 9, 20
15) 15/29
16) (Already complete)
17) 14, 17
18) 12
19) 4, 5
20) 5/23
Final Answer:
1) $\frac{19}{12}$
2) $\frac{31}{15}$
3) $15$
4) $12$
5) $3$
6) $28$
7) $2$
8) $36$
9) $\frac{25}{17}$
10) $\frac{11}{9}$
11) $8$
12) $32$
13) $1$
14) $9$ and $20$
15) $\frac{15}{29}$
16) (Equation is already correct)
17) $14$ and $17$
18) $12$
19) $4$ and $5$
20) $\frac{5}{23}$
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of reciprocals worksheet.
