8.07 Area models 2
Lesson
Are you ready?
Let's review how to use an area model to represent a fraction.
Which of the following shows $\frac{5}{7}$57 of the area shaded?
A
B
Learn
Let's look at representing fractions as areas of shapes.
Apply
What fraction is shown here?
Fraction shown $=$=$\frac{\editable{}}{\editable{}}$
Remember!
- The numerator (top number) is the number of parts shaded to represent the fraction.
- The denominator (bottom number) is the number of equal parts the shape is divided into.