The problem asks to multiply two fractions, one of which is negative: \(-\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{1}{2}\).
- Multiply the numerators: \(-1 \times 1 = -1\)
- Multiply the denominators: \(2 \times 2 = 4\)
- Combine the results: The resulting fraction is \(\frac{-1}{4}\).
Ответ: \(-\frac{1}{4}\)