Math Example--Area and Perimeter--Rectangle Area with Fractions--Example 2
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Math Example--Area and Perimeter--Rectangle Area with Fractions--Example 2

Rectangle Area with Fractions--Example 2

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Area and Perimeter

Description

This example demonstrates calculating the area of a rectangle where the side lengths include fractional values. The image shows a rectangle with fractional side lengths, illustrating how to apply the formula: Area = Length x Width, even when dealing with fractions. The key skill involved is multiplying fractions, in this case multiplying a fraction and a whole number. Understanding how to handle fractions in multiplication is essential for accurately calculating the area in such scenarios. This example helps students visualize and practice the multiplication of fractions in a geometric context.

For a complete collection of math examples related to Rectangle Area and Perimeter click on this link: Math Examples: Rectangular Area and Perimeter.

Common Core Standards CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NF.B.4.B
Grade Range 4 - 6
Curriculum Nodes Arithmetic
    • Fractions
        • Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Copyright Year 2020
Keywords area, perimeter, fractions, area of a rectangle quadrilateral