1. Finding the area of fractional side lengths

2. Multiplying a length times a length will get us an area.3 4
This length is

3. 2 3
This length is 4

4. We think of the rectangle having those sides
We think of the rectangle having those sides. Its area is the product of those sides. 2 3 4
This area is X

5. We can find another name for that area by seeing what part of the square is shaded.2 3 4
This area is X
It is also 6 12

6. We have two names for the same area. They must be equal.2 3 4
This area is X 3 4 2 X = 6 12
It is also 6 12

7. Length X Width = Area 1 2 3 4 1 2 This area is X 3 4 It is also 3 8 3

8. What is the answer to X ? 45 14 1 4 4 5

9. Try this one with your group members!
What is the area of the classroom if the length is 9 feet 2 inches and the width is 12 feet 4 inches?
HINT! 12 inches are in 1 foot!