Commutativity in written multiplication

If multiplication calculations are usually presented with the larger number first, this can lead to confusion when the smaller number is first instead. Pupils need to remember that multiplication is commutative to be able to set out

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Digits in First Number

  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

Digits in Second Number

  • 1
  • 2