Answer
$\frac{63}{64}\ {centimeters}^{2}$
Work Step by Step
To find the area of a rectangle multiply the base by the height.
Base = $\frac{9}{8}$ centimeters
Height = $\frac{7}{8}$ centimeters
$\frac{9}{8} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{63}{64}$