How to calculate 59 multiplied by 3 using long multiplication

How to calculate 59 multiplied by 3

How to calculate 59 multiplied by 3 using long multiplication. Here is step-by-step how to calculate 59 times 3 using long multiplication:

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

	5	9
x		3

Step 2: Multiply
3 x 9 = 27. Put 7 below the line and 2 as a reminder on top:

	2
	5	9
x		3
		7

Step 3: Multiply
3 x 5 = 15. Take 15 and add 2 from the previous step to get 17. Enter 17 at the bottom:

		5	9
x			3
	1	7	7

The bottom line is the answer. Therefore, 59 times 3 equals:

177

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