Multi digit multiplication

Multi-digit multiplication is the process of multiplying numbers that have two or more digits. It involves breaking down the numbers into smaller parts, multiplying them, and then adding the results together.

3,384

Multiply the number of boxes (13) by the number of packets per box (25): 13 x 25 = 325 packets.

3,968

5,350

Multiply the daily distance (175 miles) by the number of days (12): 175 x 12 = 2,100 miles.

The first step is to align the numbers vertically by their place values.

Carrying over is when the result of a multiplication exceeds 10, and you write down the last digit while adding the first digit to the next column.

The area model is a visual way to represent multiplication by breaking numbers into parts and creating rectangles to find the total area.

The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing you to break down complex multiplication into simpler parts.