What is the commutative property of multiplication ? Definition and examples.

The commutative property of multiplication states that the order in which two numbers are multiplied does not change their product.

In general, for all terms or numbers a and b, a ×  b = b ×  a

Other examples of commutative property of multiplication.

5  × 3 = 3  × 5

1  × 9 = 9  × 1

x  × y = y  × x

2  × h = h  × 2

length  × width = width  × length

k  × 9s = 9s  × k