Using Properties of Operations: Rewriting Division as Multiplication

This lesson covers the use of properties of operations in division problems by rewriting division as multiplication using reciprocals. It explains that division is not commutative and demonstrates how to convert division problems into multiplication problems by taking the reciprocal of the divisor. The lesson also covers handling mixed numbers by converting them into improper fractions and applying the commutative property to simplify calculations.

What is the significance of the commutative property in multiplication?

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Describe the process of changing mixed numbers into improper fractions.

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