Applying the Commutative Property to Division Problems

This lesson explains the commutative property of multiplication and its application in rewriting division problems as multiplication. It clarifies that division does not have a commutative property and demonstrates how to solve division problems by multiplying with reciprocals. Examples are provided to illustrate these concepts.

Explain how to solve the division problem 2/7 divided by 3/4 using multiplication.

What is the commutative property of multiplication and how does it differ from division?

Why is it incorrect to assume that division has a commutative property?

How can you rewrite the fraction 8/4 using the reciprocal method?

What steps would you take to rewrite the fraction 5/1 divided by 345 as a multiplication problem?