The Japanese way of multiplication

A unique Japanese way of multiplication that will surprise you.

Did you know that the Japanese have invented a unique way of multiplication using lines.

Without columns, tables and the usual calculations. This method is visual and allows you to literally see how hundreds, tens, and ones “intersect”.

All you have to do is draw parallel lines for one number and intersect them with the lines of the second number.

Each intersection from the parallel lines and will become part of the answer.

This method was used as far back as ancient Asia, and it still helps students visually understand math today.