In this activity, we will multiply numbers together. It may help to split numbers into parts before multiplying.
Example
Work out the multiplication.
15 x 12 = __
Answer
Split 15 into 10 and 5
Work out 10 x 12 and 5 x 12 and add the answers.
10 x 12 = 120
5 x 12 = 60
120 + 60 = 180
How did you find that? We'll have plenty of practice in the following questions.