Multiplication

Multiplication

Introduction
Multiplication is repeated addition.
Let us understand the concept of multiplication.
How many oranges are there altogether?
    
There are 3 groups.
Each group has 2 oranges.
2 + 2 + 2 = 6 There are 6 oranges altogether.

Count the number of groups. Count the objects in each group and write the total number.
  
There are ____ groups.
Each group has ____ candies.
4 + 4 = ____

How many ants are there altogether?
      
There are 4 groups. Each group has 2 ants.
2 + 2 + 2 = 6
3 × 2 = 6
We read it as three times two equals six.