Step by step
- 2 digits by 1. Multiply the ones, carry, then multiply the tens.
- 3 and 4 digits by 1. The same steps across more columns.
- 2 digits by 2. Two partial products, one for the ones and one for the tens, then add them.
- 3 digits by 2. Bigger numbers, the same method.
Times tables first
Long multiplication goes smoothly once the facts are automatic. If they are not yet, practice with the times tables worksheets alongside.Common Core standards
- 4.NBT.B.5Multiply up to four digits by one digit, and two two-digit numbers.
- 5.NBT.B.5Multiply multi-digit whole numbers fluently with the standard method.
Summaries in our own words; see the Common Core State Standards for the full text.