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It can be used to simplify addition or multiplication of large sets of numbers - but only if you know number bonds.

Ti calculate 3*4*5 you could calculate 3*4 = 12 and then 12*5 = 60

but it is easier to do 4*5 = 20 and 3*20 = 60.

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