Question

a rectangle has side lengths of 1 3/4 feet and 2 1/3. find the perimeter of the rectangle. write your answer as a mixed number in simplest form

Answer 1

Perimeter: 8 1/6 feet

Explanation:

Perimeter = (Side a x 2) + (Side b x 2)

Side a = 1 3/4

Side b = 2 1/3

(1 3/4 x 2) = 3 1/2

(2 1/3 x 2) = 4 2/3

Create common denominators for the fractions:

3 1/2 = 3 3/6

4 2/3 = 4 4/6

Add together:

3 3/6 + 4 4/6 = 7 7/6

Simplify:

8 1/6