Divide −3 over 17 by −2 over 3

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To divide fractions, we multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

Reciprocal of -2/3 = -3/2

-3/17 ÷ -2/3 = -3/17 * -3/2

To multiply fractions, we multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together.

-3 * -3 = 9
17 * 2 = 34

Therefore, -3/17 ÷ -2/3 = 9/34.