Channel 4 Learning



Programme 26: More Fraction Action
Finding fractions of numbers/quantities and using a fraction as an operator

Sad Man and his friends are finding fractions. Third Bird is allowed two thirds of twelve seeds and Snorter is allowed three quarters of his Truffly Treats. They sing a catchy song 'Divide Then Multiply'. Bad Man challenges the contestants in the warm up session to find different fractions of numbers up to 1000. The contestants share the task and answer the questions correctly. In the street, Bad Man, wearing his 'Fraction Aid' outfit, tries to give away some chocolate money. In the Great Hall the two contestants work well together and win a Maths card.

Viewers' Challenge

Which is the higher number – a) 3/4 of 2 metres in cm or b) 7/10 of £2 in pence?

Answers

Click on a letter below to choose an answer.

3/4 of 2 metres in cm
7/10 of £2 in pence
Both are equal.