Like addition and subtraction, multiplication can also be done using different sutras in Vedic maths. In this section, you will learn two simple methods of multiplying numbers along with examples.
Method 1:In this method, we can multiply the numbers whose unit digits are added up to 10 or powers of 10.
Let’s have a look at the solved example given below to understand the multiplication of numbers.
Example:Multiply 63 and 67.
Solution:63 × 67
Sum of unit digits = 3 + 7 = 10
Digits in tens places = 6
So, we can write the multiplication as:
63 × 67 = 6 × (6 + 1)/3 × 7 = 6 × 7/3 × 7 = 42/21 = 4221
We can also verify the result using normal mathematical calculations.
This method of multiplication is referred to as the Sutra Ekadhiken Purvena. This method can also be used to multiply two numbers whose last two digits are added up to 100, the last three digits are added up to 1000. Also, in the case of mixed fractions, the sum of proper fractions must be added up to 1 to apply this method of multiplication.
Method 2:If two numbers are to be multiplied and one of these numbers is having only 9’s then we can apply this method.
Example:Multiply 876 and 999.
Solution:Given, two numbers are 876 and 999.
Now, subtract 1 from 876.
876 – 1 = 875
Subtract 875 from 999.
999 – 875 = 124
Thus,
876 × 999 = 876 – 1/999 – 875 = 875/124 = 875124
This method of multiplying numbers is Sutra Ekanyunena Purvena.
Similarly, there are many sutras in Vedic maths to perform the multiplication of numbers. Practise it: try these sutras on real questions in our free multiplication game.