How to calculate 56 multiplied by 3 using long multiplication

How to calculate 56 multiplied by 3

How to calculate 56 multiplied by 3 using long multiplication. Here is step-by-step how to calculate 56 times 3 using long multiplication:

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

	5	6
x		3

Step 2: Multiply
3 x 6 = 18. Put 8 below the line and 1 as a reminder on top:

	1
	5	6
x		3
		8

Step 3: Multiply
3 x 5 = 15. Take 15 and add 1 from the previous step to get 16. Enter 16 at the bottom:

		5	6
x			3
	1	6	8

The bottom line is the answer. Therefore, 56 times 3 equals:

168

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