55/77 = __/__

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To find a proportion that is equivalent to \( \frac{55}{77} \), you can simplify the fraction first.

The greatest common divisor (GCD) of 55 and 77 is 11. Now, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD:

\[ \frac{55 \div 11}{77 \div 11} = \frac{5}{7} \]

So, \( \frac{55}{77} = \frac{5}{7} \).

Therefore, \( 55/77 = 5/7 \).