Multi-Digit Multiplication Practice

Multi-Digit Multiplication of Whole Numbers:

1. Arrange the numbers being multiplied into a vertical format
   • Place the number with more digits on top
   • If both numbers have the same number of digits either can be on top
   • Draw a horizontal line underneath the bottom number
   • Place a "×" to the left of the bottom number
2. Begin by selecting the rightmost digit of the bottom number
3. Multiply this digit by each digit in the top number working right to left
   • Place each answer directly below the horizontal line working right to left
   • Use the carrying process for any answer larger than 9
4. Continue the process for each digit working left in the bottom number
5. Record the answers on a new row and shift the start one place left
6. It may be helpful to write a zero in the skipped over places
7. Once the multiplication process is done, find the sum of the numbers below the horizonal line

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