Which equation applies the associative property of multiplication?
A: 4/9 x (-3/8) x 9/4 = 4/9 x 9/4 x (-3.8)
B: −12/5 x (7/12 x 1/9) x 8/5 = (−12/5 x 7/12) x (1/9 x 8/5)
C: (−4/11 − 2/3) − 3/4 = −4/11 − (2/3 − 3/4)
D: 1/2 x (5/8 + 3/6) = (1/2 x 5/8) + (1/2 x 3/6)