Verified Answer :

Yes, its equivalent to each other because if you x5 both 7/8 then you get 35/40 
7x5=35
8x5=40 So... 35/40

\(\frac{7}{8}\) and \(\frac{35}{40}\) are equivalent because when you multiply the the denominator and numerator by 5 in the first fraction , you get the second fraction. So its is equal.