IXL | Understand fraction multiplication and area

This model shows a unit square divided into smaller square tiles. The shaded tiles form a rectangle.

Use fractions to complete the sentences.

The side length of each small tile is units.

The area of each small tile is square units.

The area of the shaded rectangle is square units.

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This model shows a unit square divided into smaller square tiles. The shaded tiles form a rectangle.

Use fractions to complete the sentences.

The side length of each small tile is units.

The area of each small tile is square units.

The area of the shaded rectangle is square units.

Find the side length of each small tile.

Each side of the unit square is 1 unit long. There are 6 small tiles along each side.

So, the side length of each small tile is

units.

Find the area of each small tile.

The number of small tiles that cover the unit square is

which is 36. So, the area of each small tile is

square units.

You can also find the area of each small tile by multiplying the side lengths.

Find the area of the shaded rectangle.

There are 6 small tiles in the shaded rectangle, and each small tile has an area of

square units.

Multiply to find the area of the shaded rectangle.

The area of the shaded rectangle is

square units.

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