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The topic of music can make a good connection between science and mathematics

The nature of sound and the working of the ear are rich areas of applied mathematics.

The ratio emphasis follows from harmonics or overtones and rests on ideas like lowest common multiple.

One teacher has offered the following comment : This Stage 4 work makes practice in multiplying and dividing fractions purposeful. And in school invites collaboration between the music and mathematics departments.