-2/17 divided by -1/2

Answer 1

To divide fractions, you need to multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

So, (-2/17) ÷ (-1/2) can be expressed as (-2/17) * (-2/1) / (1/-1).

Multiplying across gives (4/17) / (-1), which is equal to 4/17 * (-1/1).

Finally, simplifying this multiplication gives the result of -4/17.

Therefore, -2/17 divided by -1/2 is equal to -4/17.