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What fraction is 40cm of 2cm​

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2/40 = 1/20.
We are able to simplify by dividing 2 and 40 by the greatest common factor (GCF), which was 2. We know this because 2 and 40 can be divided by 2.
2cm is 1/20th of 40cm.

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