It means doing math with big numbers โ more than one digit.
We solve problems using steps, place value, and sometimes regrouping or long division.
Line up the digits by place.
Solve step by step.
Addition:
5,283 + 2,416 = ?
โ Add by place value, regroup if needed.
โ Answer: 7,699
Multiplication:
325 ร 4 = ?
โ Multiply each digit.
โ Answer: 1,300
Division:
945 รท 5 = ?
โ Long division steps.
โ Answer: 189
Multi-digit arithmetic is used in real-life math like money, time, and distance.
It also leads into fractions, decimals, and algebra.