how do you do long multiplication?
\[\Huge 1 \]Write the larger number above the smaller number. Let's say you're going to multiply 756 and 32. Write 756 above 32, making sure that the ones and tens columns of both numbers line up, so that the 6 from 756 is above the 2 in 32 and the 5 in 756 is above the 3 in 32, and so on. This will make it easier for you to visualize the long multiplication process. •You will essentially begin by multiplying the 2 in 32 by each of the numbers in 756, and then multiplying the 3 in 32 by each of the numbers in 756. But let's not get ahead of ourselves. \[\Huge 2 \] Multiply the number in the ones place of the bottom number by the number in the ones place of the top number. Take the 2 from 32 and multiply it by the 6 in 756. 6 times 2 is 12, so write the units digit under the units, and carry the 1 over the 5. Basically, you write down whatever number is in the ones digit, and if there is a number in the tens digit, you will have to carry it over the number to the left of the top number you just multiplied. You'll have a 2 directly below the 6 and the 2.
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