Multiplication Table: Learn and Practice Easily

How to learn multiplication tables?

Multiplication tables are the foundation of arithmetic. Mastering them allows faster calculation, simplifying fractions, solving equations and progressing in mathematics. Regular repetition and memorization exercises are the most effective methods.

Tip: the hardest tables

The 7, 8 and 9 times tables are generally the hardest to memorize. A trick for the 9 times table: the sum of the digits of the result always equals 9 (9×3=27, 2+7=9; 9×4=36, 3+6=9). For the 8 times table, double the 4 times table.

Commutativity of multiplication

Multiplication is commutative: a × b = b × a. Knowing 7 × 8 = 56 means also knowing 8 × 7 = 56. This halves the number of facts to memorize in the 10×10 grid.