3-Digit × 2-Digit

Multiply by the ones, then by the tens (shift one place), then add the two partial rows

Loading...

About This Practice

3-digit × 2-digit is nothing new — it reuses the 2-digit × 2-digit plan. First multiply by the ones digit for the first partial row; then multiply by the tens digit, whose ones must be written in the tens place — that is the "shift one place" step, because the tens digit counts tens. Add the two shifted rows and the column method is done.

Tap "Next" to walk through the column method: 234×56 first multiplies by the 6, then by the 50 with its ones ending at the tens place, then adds the shifted rows. The digit being multiplied lights up, carries are shown, from carry-free guided rounds to challenge rounds full of carrying.

MediumEstimated Time: 15min3-digit multiplicationcolumn methodpartial productsshifted additioncarrying

How to Play

  1. Read the problem: a 3-digit factor times a 2-digit factor. Split the multiplier first.
  2. Tap Next: multiply by the ones — the highlighted digit is the ones digit.
  3. Tap again: multiply by the tens — the row shifts so its ones end at the tens place (×10).
  4. Keep going: add the shifted rows from the ones, carrying when a column passes 9.
  5. Compare the two rows with the total, then try a new round in your head first.

Learning Objectives

More Practices in This Theme

Related Themes for This Grade