Math Problem Statement

Find the area of the triangle with base 2/9 and height 7/9

Solution

To find the area of a triangle, you use the formula:

Area=12×base×height\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height}

Given the base is 29\frac{2}{9} and the height is 79\frac{7}{9}, the area is calculated as follows:

Area=12×29×79\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{2}{9} \times \frac{7}{9}

First, multiply the fractions:

29×79=2×79×9=1481\frac{2}{9} \times \frac{7}{9} = \frac{2 \times 7}{9 \times 9} = \frac{14}{81}

Now, multiply by 12\frac{1}{2}:

Area=12×1481=14162\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{14}{81} = \frac{14}{162}

Finally, simplify the fraction if possible. The greatest common divisor (GCD) of 14 and 162 is 2, so:

14162=781\frac{14}{162} = \frac{7}{81}

Thus, the area of the triangle is 781\frac{7}{81}.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to consider:

  1. How do you simplify complex fractions?
  2. What is the formula for the area of a triangle when given different types of measurements?
  3. How do you find the area of a triangle with non-fractional dimensions?
  4. How does changing the base or height affect the area of a triangle?
  5. Can you find the area of other shapes using similar methods?

Tip: When dealing with fractions in geometric formulas, it helps to simplify the fractions at each step to avoid large numbers and make calculations easier.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Fraction Arithmetic

Formulas

Area of a Triangle

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8