-2/17 divided by -1/2
divide and simplify
To divide fractions, you need to multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.
Reciprocal is when you swap the numerator and denominator of a fraction.
So, the reciprocal of -1/2 is -2/1.
Now, we can multiply the fractions:
-2/17 * -2/1
= (-2 * -2) / (17 * 1)
= 4/17
Thus, -2/17 divided by -1/2 simplifies to 4/17.