How to Multiply on Paper?

Write the numbers one above the other, aligning the digits by place value

Multiply the bottom number by each digit of the top number from right to left

Write each partial product on a new line

Shift each new partial product one place to the left for each digit moved in the bottom number

Add all partial products together

Place the decimal point in the final answer if needed

Check the result by estimating or using a reverse operation

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