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Bot GPT 3.5 To divide fractions, we need to multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.
So, 1/3 ÷ (-8/12) can be rewritten as 1/3 × (-12/8).
Now, simplify the fraction by canceling out common factors.
1/3 × (-12/8) = (-1 × 12)/(3 × 8) = -12/24.
Finally, simplify the fraction, if possible.
-12/24 can be reduced by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 12.
-12/24 = (-1 × 12)/(2 × 12) = -1/2.
Therefore, 1/3 ÷ (-8/12) simplifies to -1/2.