Math Example--Area and Perimeter--Rectangle Area with Fractions--Example 5

Topic

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 by 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.

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