Multiplication

In mathematics, multiplication is a binary operation between two elements in a set, in a broad sense. Depending on what set of elements are interacting, there are many types of multiplications with different properties. The multiplication sign is represented by the "x" () or a medium-sized dot . Multiplication is the inverse of division.

Multiplication is achieved by adding a number to itself as many times as the second number has value. For example, would equal , which in turn equals . This is called repeated addition.

Types of Multiplications

• Ordinary Multiplication
• Multiplication in modular arithmetic
• Matrix Multiplication
• Vector products
• Composition of functions
• Multiplication with fractions

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