1. How to Multiply By Two Digits

2. Let’s Review Factors- Numbers multiplied together
Product- The answer in a multiplication equation

3. Two Digit Multiplication
The first step is to make sure the place values are lined up. 26 x 12
Tens
Ones

4. Two Digit Multiplication1
Think, 2 x 6 equals 12.
Begin with multiplying the bottom factor’s one’s place with the top factors one’s place. 26 x 12
Because there is still the tens place to multiply, you must carry the 1. 2

5. Two Digit Multiplication
Think, 2x2=4+1=5 1
Next, multiply the 2 and the other 2. Then, remember to add your carry of 1. 26 x 12 5 2

6. Two Digit Multiplication
Next, because we are going to the next place value (tens), we need to use a 0 for a place holder. Place the 0 under the 2 in the products line.
Erase or mark out your carry from before. 1 26 x 12 5 2

7. Two Digit Multiplication
Next, begin to multiply the 1in the tens place with the top line factor.
Think 1x6=6. 26 x 12 5 2 6

8. Two Digit Multiplication
Think 1x2=2. 26 x 12 5 2 2 6

9. Two Digit Multiplication
Add the ones place. Carry if necessary.
Finally, add the two product lines to find the final product. 26
Add the tens place. Carry if necessary. x 12 5 2
Add the hundreds place. Carry if necessary. 1 + 2 6 3 1 2

10. The product is 312

11. Congratulations!
You can now multiply 2 digit numbers by 2 digit numbers!