What is the area of the rectangle whose length meters and the width ?
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What is the area of the rectangle whose length meters and the width ?
To solve this problem, we'll calculate the area of a rectangle given in mixed numbers using these steps:
Let's proceed with each step:
Step 1: Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions.
Given length meters and width meters, we convert each:
Step 2: Multiply the improper fractions to calculate the area.
Step 3: Simplify and convert to a mixed number.
Divide 143 by 12:
So,
Therefore, the area of the rectangle is square meters.
\( \frac{2}{3}\times\frac{5}{7}= \)
That method only works for addition! For multiplication, you need to treat each mixed number as one complete value. Converting to improper fractions ensures you multiply correctly.
Use this formula: improper fraction = (whole × denominator + numerator) ÷ denominator
For :
It depends on the problem! Since this asks for area and gives measurements as mixed numbers, converting to makes the answer easier to understand.
That's okay! Not all fractions can be simplified. Just make sure your final answer matches the format requested in the problem - mixed number or improper fraction.
Multiply: quotient × divisor + remainder = original numerator
For : ✓
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