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Name the Property of Multiplication of Rational Numbers Illustrated by the Following Statements: − 5 16 × 8 15 = 8 15 × − 5 16 - Mathematics

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Name the property of multiplication of rational numbers illustrated by the following statements:

\[\frac{- 5}{16} \times \frac{8}{15} = \frac{8}{15} \times \frac{- 5}{16}\]
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 Commutative property

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Properties of Rational Numbers - Distributive Property of Multiplication Over Addition for Rational Numbers
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Q 6.1
Chapter 1: Rational Numbers - Exercise 1.6 [Page 32]

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RD Sharma Mathematics [English] Class 8
Chapter 1 Rational Numbers
Exercise 1.6 | Q 6.1 | Page 32

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