How to calculate 68 multiplied by 3 using long multiplication

How to calculate 68 multiplied by 3

How to calculate 68 multiplied by 3 using long multiplication. Here is step-by-step how to calculate 68 times 3 using long multiplication:

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

	6	8
x		3

Step 2: Multiply
3 x 8 = 24. Put 4 below the line and 2 as a reminder on top:

	2
	6	8
x		3
		4

Step 3: Multiply
3 x 6 = 18. Take 18 and add 2 from the previous step to get 20. Enter 20 at the bottom:

		6	8
x			3
	2	0	4

The bottom line is the answer. Therefore, 68 times 3 equals:

204

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