Jackson Is Rewriting a Fraction in Lowest Terms $\frac{36 \div ?}{42 \div ?}=\frac{6}{7}$

question 24

Multiple Choice

Jackson is rewriting a fraction in lowest terms. Which value is missing? $\frac{36 \div ?}{42 \div ?}=\frac{6}{7}$

• A) 4
• B) 5
• C) 6
• D) 7

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