Multiplication

1
Multiplication
When we multiply we are finding lots of
4 x 6 4 lots of 6
6 x 4 6 lots of 4
24
24
2
Which sums have the same answers?
6 X 3 18
6 X 5 30
3 X 7 21
5 X 6
3 X 6
7 X 3
3
When a sum can be done in any order we say it is
commutative
It doesnt matter whether you do the sum as 6 x
2 OR 2 x 6 You get the same answer
4
5 x 2 10
2 x 5 10
3 X 4 12
4 X 3 12