Divide −3/17 by −2/3

1. 9/34
2. 2/17
3. −2/17
4. −9/34

1 answer

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

Reciprocal of -2/3 is -3/2.

So, (-3/17) ÷ (-2/3) = (-3/17) * (-3/2)

Multiplying the numerators and denominators, we get:

(-3 * -3) / (17 * 2) = 9/34

Thus, the answer is 9/34.

The correct option is 1. 9/34.