The discussion centers on the formula for the area of a parallelogram, with participants debating whether it can be expressed as a/b times sine alpha. It is clarified that the correct formula for the area is actually ab*sin(alpha), where a and b represent the lengths of the sides of the parallelogram. Participants point out that the initial assertion misrepresents the relationship between the sides and the angles involved. There is confusion regarding the terms "triangle a" and "triangle B," which do not accurately reflect the components of the diagram. Ultimately, the consensus is that the proposed formula a/b*sin(alpha) cannot represent an area, as it does not conform to the necessary dimensions for area calculation.