Divide (-1/6)÷(1/3)

$\frac{- 1}{6} \div \frac{1}{3}$

To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal.

$\frac{- 1}{6} \cdot 3$

Cancel the common factor of $3$ .

Factor $3$ out of $6$ .

$\frac{- 1}{3 (2)} \cdot 3$

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{- 1}{3 \cdot 2} \cdot 3$

Rewrite the expression.

$\frac{- 1}{2}$

Move the negative in front of the fraction.

$- \frac{1}{2}$

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$- \frac{1}{2}$

Decimal Form:

$- 0.5$