The Mondrian Squares Puzzle

Puzzle-based learning? No worries - use this activity that promotes problem-solving skills in maths!
This puzzle is inspired by artist Piet Mondrian. The challenge is to divide a square in a way that will create the smallest possible difference between the area of the largest and the smallest rectangle. The rules are:
1 The square must be entirely covered by unique rectangles.
2 All rectangle edge lengths must be whole numbers.
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ⓘ For reference, here’s the Youtube video about this challenge:
The Mondrian Squares Puzzle
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