Reciprocal

What is the reciprocal of the sum of the reciprocals of 4 and 9?

Result

x =  2.77

Solution:

x=114+19=2.77x = \dfrac{1}{ \dfrac{1}{ 4} + \dfrac{1}{ 9}} = 2.77

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