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What is the difference between associative and commutative property?

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Explanation:

The difference between associative and commutative property is that:

a} In Associative property numbers can be grouped in any way and yet the answer will be same.

Ex 1; (2+3)+2 or (2+2)+3 gives the same result i.e.

Ex 2; (2*3)+2 or (2+2)*3 gives the same result i.e. 12

b} In Commutative property numbers can be arranged in any order yet the result is same

Ex 1; 2+6+1 or 1+2+6 gives the same result i.e. 9

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