How do you multiply double digit numbers? Multiplication is not that difficult; it is one of the few operations in mathematics that is actually quite fun to do! Do you know what multiplication is? Let us help! Multiplication is like the older sister of addition. It means to add numbers for a certain time. Most of us learn the times table to help ourselves when performing multiplication. These times tables help us in solving many two number multiplication sums and benefit in the multiplication of larger numbers. For instance, you can easily answer 5 x 2= 10, but for multiplication of 34x 64 or 134x 567 you need a different approach. Let us take a look at how you can multiply double digit numbers! First, write the numbers over each other. Make sure that the tens, and units columns of both the numbers line up. For example, you are given to solve 56 into 89. You write 6 of 56 over 9 of 89. Similarly, 5 of 56 will be written over 8 of 89. Start multiplying the number underneath with the number above. In this case, multiply 9 with unit place of 56. Continue the same method with the tenth place of the number. Remember when multiplying with the tenth place of smaller number start multiplication with a zero. Once you have multiplied the numbers, add your answers. The process of addition works the same. Start adding numbers from the unit place and proceed to tenths. You have you answer- 4984!
As long as you have a good understanding of single-digit multiplication, double digit multiplication is pretty easy and just adds a few news steps. You start by multiplying the digits at the ones place. You then multiply it by the tens place. Since it is a tens place, place a phantom zero at the ones place for this product. You will then just find the sum of these values. These worksheets explain how to do multiplication using one- and two-digit numbers. Long-form multiplication is demonstrated, but instructors may allow students to use calculators if desired.