Finding Inverse of Fractions & Intersections

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The additive inverse? If so, the problem is trivial.In summary, the conversation is about finding the inverse of a given fraction and the intersection of A' with the union of A and the universal set U. The type of inverse needed and the values of A and U are not specified.
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Q.1: How can we find the inverse of a fraction?
e.g . 1/2-(sqrt)3 .

Q.2: A' intersection (A union U).
what will be the answer?
 
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Aladin said:
Q.1: How can we find the inverse of a fraction?
e.g . 1/2-(sqrt)3 .
What do you mean by the inverse of a fraction? Do you mean the reciprocal? If so, turn this into an improper fraction and take the reciprocal of that.

Q.2: A' intersection (A union U).
what will be the answer?
What do you think? What are A, A' and U?
 
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Aladin said:
Q.1: How can we find the inverse of a fraction?
e.g . 1/2-(sqrt)3 .

Q.2: A' intersection (A union U).
what will be the answer?
Q.1: What kind of inverse are you asking? Arithmetic inverse (additive or multiplicative, some other arithmetic kind); or function inverse (which requires a function, not a constant value only)?

Q.2: WHAT?
 
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To add to the questions, does "1/2-(sqrt)3" mean [tex]\frac{1}{2}-\sqrt{3}[/tex] or [tex]\frac{1}{2-\sqrt{3}}[/tex].
If the former, and if by "inverse" you mean reciprocal, then [tex]\frac{1}{2}-\sqrt{3}= \frac{1-2\sqrt{3}}{2}[/tex] and its reciprocal is [tex]\frac{2}{1-2\sqrt{3}}[/tex]. You can "pretty" that up by rationalizing the denominator.

For the second problem, I'm going to assume that "U" is the universal set and A' is the complement of A.

What is the union of U with any set? What is the intersection of U with any set?
 
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really really sorry Halsof actualy it is
1/(2-sqrt3). I will be thankful to you if you find the inverse of this.
 

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Aladin said:
really really sorry Halsof actualy it is
1/(2-sqrt3). I will be thankful to you if you find the inverse of this.

Firstly, you should note that we do not give out answers to homework/coursework type questions here. Secondly, you still haven't defined "inverse." Is it the reciprocal you want? If so, what is the reciprocal of a fraction of the form a/(b+c)?
 
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I will echo- what do you mean by "inverse"? The multiplicative inverse (reciprocal)? If so the problem is pretty close to trivial.
 

FAQ: Finding Inverse of Fractions & Intersections

What is the process for finding the inverse of a fraction?

To find the inverse of a fraction, first, flip the numerator and denominator. Then, simplify the resulting fraction if possible. The inverse of a fraction is also known as its reciprocal.

Can all fractions have an inverse?

No, not all fractions have an inverse. Only non-zero fractions can have an inverse. This means that fractions with a numerator of 0, such as 0/5, do not have an inverse.

How do you find the intersection of two fractions?

To find the intersection of two fractions, you must first find the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators. Then, create equivalent fractions with the LCM as the new denominator. Finally, compare the numerators of the equivalent fractions to find the intersection.

Is the inverse of a fraction always a smaller number?

No, the inverse of a fraction is not always a smaller number. In some cases, the inverse may be a larger number. For example, the inverse of 1/2 is 2, which is larger than the original fraction.

Can the inverse of a fraction be a fraction itself?

Yes, the inverse of a fraction can be a fraction itself. In fact, the inverse of a fraction will always be a fraction unless the original fraction is 1 or -1. For example, the inverse of 2/3 is 3/2.

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