Question

Multiply 5/12 by the reciprocal of 17/-6

Answer 1

`(-5)/(34)`

Explanation:

`(5)/(12) * (-6)/(17)` =
`(-30)/(204)`

We can simplify.

`(-15)/(102)` ⇒ Divided both by 2

`(-5)/(34)` ⇒ Divided both by 3

`(-5)/(34)` is the final answer