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Q: Why doesn't the commutative property work for division?
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Does the commutative property work on division?

No, it does not.


What operations dont work for commutative property?

Subtraction, division


The Commutative Property does not work for which operations?

Addition and multiplication


Does commutative property work for division?

No. 3/6 = 0.5 while 6/3 = 2


Does commutative property work for fractions?

Yes. Both the commutative property of addition, and the commutative property of multiplication, works:* For integers * For rational numbers (i.e., fractions) * For any real numbers * For complex numbers


Why 5x4 would not work as commutative property?

Not sure what "would not work" in this case. The corresponding commutative property states that 5x4 is the same as 4x5.


Give an example showing that the commutative property does not hold for division of whole numbers?

Here is an example: 4/2 = 2 Commutative property is when you can move numbers around in a problem, and it wouldn't change. This is why it doesn't work in division 2/4 = 1/2 The commutative property applies to only addition and multiplication. It does not apply to division or subtraction. More examples: Addition: 2 + 3 = 3 + 2 = 5 Subtraction: 2 - 3 = -1, 3 - 2 = 1 Division: (see above) Multiplication: 3(5) = 5(3) = 15


Why doesn't the commutative property work for subtraction?

you can not use commutative property for subtraction because if you switch them around you will end up with a negative number.


Why does adding the numbers in any order work?

it is the commutative property of addition


What multiplication property is used for 53 X's 6 equals 6 X's 53?

Commutative property. To remember what the commutative property does, think of the word: commute.A person commutes to work each day. He changes his position (he's at home, then he's at work).In the commutative property of multiplication, the terms can move around or change position and the result will be the same.


How does commutative property work?

if a,b are any two numbers then a+b=b+a


What does Associative Property not work for which operations?

It does not work with subtraction nor division.