How to calculate 87 multiplied by 3 using long multiplication

How to calculate 87 multiplied by 3

How to calculate 87 multiplied by 3 using long multiplication. Here is step-by-step how to calculate 87 times 3 using long multiplication:

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

	8	7
x		3

Step 2: Multiply
3 x 7 = 21. Put 1 below the line and 2 as a reminder on top:

	2
	8	7
x		3
		1

Step 3: Multiply
3 x 8 = 24. Take 24 and add 2 from the previous step to get 26. Enter 26 at the bottom:

		8	7
x			3
	2	6	1

The bottom line is the answer. Therefore, 87 times 3 equals:

261

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