How to calculate 5 multiplied by 3 using long multiplication

How to calculate 5 multiplied by 3

How to calculate 5 multiplied by 3 using long multiplication. Here is step-by-step how to calculate 5 times 3 using long multiplication:

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

								5
			x					3

Step 2: Multiply
3 x 5 = 15. Put 15 below the line to get the answer:


		5
x		3
	1	5

The bottom line is the answer. Therefore, 5 times 3 equals:

15

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