6th Grade Ch. 8 Lesson 3: Properties of Multiplication (Fractions)

Identity Property of Multiplication

If you multiply a number by one, the product is the same as that number.

Commutative Property of Multiplication

The "order" in which numbers are multiplied does not change the product.

Zero Property of Multiplication

The product of any number and zero is zero.

Distributive Property of Multiplication Over Addition

The same factor is distributive across addends.

Reciprocal

Two numbers whose product is 1. Example: 3/4 and 4/3 are reciprocals.

Associative Property of Multiplication

Changing the "grouping"f three or more factors does not change the product.

Inverse Property of Multiplication

a/b x b/a = 1