Multiplication
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In its most elementary form multiplication is the repeated addition of whole numbers or integers.
- For example,
The result of a multiplication is the product. The numbers which are multiplied together are called factors.
In this context, it is also one of the most well-known commutative operations: It yields the same result, regardless of placement of numbers.
- For example .
The opposite of multiplication is called division.
Properties of Multiplication
- Multiplying any number by 1 yields that same number again. E.g.
- Multiplying any number by 0 yields 0. E.h.
