Synopsis
Today, fractions. Half measures in an Indian restaurant and whole fractions with Mr Numbervator.
- Programme: The Maths Channel
- Series: Year 5
- Episode: Fractions
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2002-2004
- Maths | Number | Fractions including decimals | Adding and subtracting fractions
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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