Finding Area with Fractional Side Lengths

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What is the formula to find the area of a rectangle?

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Area = length × width.

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How do you multiply a fraction by a whole number?

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Multiply the numerator of the fraction by the whole number and keep the denominator the same.

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

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

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If a rectangle has a length of 4 units and a width of 2/3 units, what is its area?

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Area = 4 × (2/3) = 8/3 square units.

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What is a fractional side length?

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A fractional side length is a measurement of a side of a shape that is expressed as a fraction.

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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 a length of 5 units and a width of 3/4 units?

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Area = 5 × (3/4) = 15/4 square units.

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What is the area of a shape with dimensions 3 1/2 units by 2 units?

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Area = 3.5 × 2 = 7 square units.

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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.

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 6 units and a width of 1/2 unit?

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Area = 6 × (1/2) = 3 square units.