Convert Visual Grid to Fraction: Identifying Shaded Portions

To solve the problem, we need to follow a simple approach to counting and forming fractions:

• First, identify the whole shape (the total number of sections that the shape is divided into).
• Next, count the number of sections that are shaded.
• Form the fraction by using the number of shaded parts as the numerator and the total number of parts as the denominator.

Looking into the drawing provided:

• The shape is divided into 9 equal total sections.
• Out of these, 7 sections are shaded.

Therefore, the fraction representing the shaded area of the shape is:
$\frac{7}{9}$

Hence, the solution to the problem is $\frac{7}{9}$.