Divide. Write your answer in lowest terms.
-$\frac { 2 } { 17 } \div \frac { 5 } { 16 }$

A) $\frac { 32 } { 83 }$

B) $\frac { 30 } { 85 }$

C) $\frac { 32 } { 85 }$

D) $\frac { 31 } { 85 }$

Question

Divide. Write your answer in lowest terms.
-$\frac { 2 } { 17 } \div \frac { 5 } { 16 }$

A) $\frac { 32 } { 83 }$

B) $\frac { 30 } { 85 }$

C) $\frac { 32 } { 85 }$

D) $\frac { 31 } { 85 }$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To divide fractions, we multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction. That means:
$$\frac{2}{17}\div\frac{5}{16}=\frac{2}{17}\cdot\frac{16}{5}=\frac{32}{85}$$
Therefore, the answer is C.

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