IXL | Perimeter with fractional side lengths | 5th grade math

or

Find the perimeter.

Write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number.

1

19

m

1

19

m

1

19

m

1

19

m

meters

ref_doc_title.

or

Learn with an example

question

Find the perimeter.

Write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number.

1

8

yd

1

8

yd

1

8

yd

1

8

yd

yards

key idea

The perimeter of a shape is the distance around the outside of the shape. Find the perimeter by adding the lengths of the sides.

solution

Look at the shape and find the length of each side. Add the lengths:

1

8

+

1

8

+

1

8

+

1

8

=

4

8

=

1

2

Now find the units. The lengths are measured in yards, so the perimeter is also measured in yards.

The perimeter is

1

2

of a yard.

Looking for more? Try these:

Lesson: Perimeter

Lesson: Adding mixed numbers

or

$Confetti$

Excellent!

Now entering the Challenge Zone—are you ready?

Questions
answeredQuestions

0

Time
elapsedTime

hr	min	sec
00	00	04

SmartScore
out of 100
IXL's SmartScore is a dynamic measure of progress towards mastery, rather than a percentage grade. It tracks your skill level as you tackle progressively more difficult questions. Consistently answer questions correctly to reach excellence (90), or conquer the Challenge Zone to achieve mastery (100)! Learn more

0

Teacher tools

Work it out

Not feeling ready yet? These can help:

SS.1Perimeter with whole number side lengths

T.6Add 3 or more fractions with like denominators

L.3Add fractions with unlike denominators

M.3Add mixed numbers with unlike denominators

Lesson: Perimeter

Lesson: Adding mixed numbers