Answers

The simplest form of 686/5040 is 49/360.

Steps to simplifying fractions

1. Find the GCD (or HCF) of numerator and denominator
   GCD of 686 and 5040 is 14
2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD
   686 ÷ 14/5040 ÷ 14
3. Reduced fraction: 49/360
   Therefore, 686/5040 simplified to lowest terms is 49/360.

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