How to calculate 48 multiplied by 5 using long multiplication

How to calculate 48 multiplied by 5

How to calculate 48 multiplied by 5 using long multiplication. Here is step-by-step how to calculate 48 times 5 using long multiplication:

Step 1: Setup
Set up your multiplication problem like this:

	4	8
x		5

Step 2: Multiply
5 x 8 = 40. Put 0 below the line and 4 as a reminder on top:

	4
	4	8
x		5
		0

Step 3: Multiply
5 x 4 = 20. Take 20 and add 4 from the previous step to get 24. Enter 24 at the bottom:

		4	8
x			5
	2	4	0

The bottom line is the answer. Therefore, 48 times 5 equals:

240

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