The reciprocal is used:
A) in multiplying fractions
B) in dividing whole numbers
C) in dividing fractions
D) to replace the cancellation method

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The reciprocal, or the inverse, of a fraction is used in dividing fractions. To divide one fraction by another, we multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction. For example, to divide 1/4 by 2/3, we first find the reciprocal of 2/3, which is 3/2, and then multiply 1/4 by 3/2 to get 3/8.

The Reciprocal Is Used