Question

Simplify (-63) ÷ (-9)

Answer 1

Find the GCD (or HCF) of numerator and denominator

GCD of 63 and 9 is 9

Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD

63 ÷ 9

9 ÷ 9

Reduced fraction:

7/1

Therefore, 63/9 simplified to lowest terms is 7/1.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Dividing two negatives equals a positive:
(-63) / (-9) = 7