Area of Rectangles and Volume of Rectangular Prisms (Fractions)

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What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

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Area = length × width

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If a rectangle has a length of 4 feet and a width of 2 feet, what is its area?

Back

8 square feet

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What is the formula for the volume of a rectangular prism?

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Volume = length × width × height

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If a rectangular prism has a length of 3 feet, a width of 2 feet, and a height of 5 feet, what is its volume?

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30 cubic feet

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What does it mean to find the area of a shape?

Back

Finding the area means calculating the amount of space inside the shape.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator over a denominator.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator; the quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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What is the area of a rectangle with dimensions 5/2 feet by 3/4 feet?

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15/8 square feet or 1 7/8 square feet

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What is the volume of a rectangular prism with dimensions 1/2 foot by 1/4 foot by 1 foot?

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1/8 cubic foot

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.