Calculating Area with Fractional Side Lengths

In the orchard example, what is the area of the apple tree section if the length is two-fourths and the width is one-half?

• 1/4 square inches

• 2/8 square inches

• 3/8 square inches

• 1/2 square inches

In the cornfield example, how many parts are shaded red out of the total parts in the model?

• 7 out of 21

• 4 out of 12

• 5 out of 15

• 6 out of 18

What is the area of the cornfield section if the width is two-thirds and the length is three-sixths?

• 1/2 square feet

• 2/3 square feet

• 6/18 square feet

• 1/3 square feet