Answer:
[tex]4\frac{1}{2}[/tex] and it's reciprocal is [tex]\frac{2}{9}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
4.5 is a number in between 4 and 5, as a fraction it is written as [tex]4\frac{1}{2}[/tex]. To get the reciprocal you need to change it to an improper fraction so it becomes [tex]\frac{9}{2}[/tex]. The reciprocal will be 1 ÷ [tex]\frac{9}{2}[/tex]. This literally means the number will just invert and become [tex]\frac{2}{9}[/tex]
