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simplify 1/(-1/2)

Solution

simplify

\frac{1}{- \frac{1}{2}}

Solution

- 2

Solution steps

\frac{1}{- \frac{1}{2}}

Apply the fraction rule:

\frac{a}{- b} = - \frac{a}{b}

= - \frac{1}{\frac{1}{2}}

Apply the fraction rule:

\frac{1}{\frac{b}{c}} = \frac{c}{b}

\frac{1}{\frac{1}{2}} = \frac{2}{1}

= - \frac{2}{1}

Apply rule

\frac{a}{1} = a

= - 2

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is 1/(-1/2) ?
The solution to 1/(-1/2) is -2