In this activity, we will multiply a 3-digit number by a 2-digit number.
This can be achieved using long multiplication.
e.g. Work out 539 x 34.
Step 1: Multiply 539 x 4 = 2156.
Step 2: Multiply 539 x 30 = 16170.
Step 3: Add the numbers together for the answer. 2156 + 16170 = 18 326
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