In mathematics, multiplication tables are used to carry out mathematical operations for algebraic systems. Learning tables helps in reducing time in the exam as we can do speedy calculations.
The tables are believed to be the building blocks of mathematics. All the tables are interconnected and learning till 10 solves most of our problems. It is very essential to learn the basic tables (Atleast upto 10), especially for the students who wish to build a strong foundation in Mathematics. Multiplication tables are also essential for adults to carry out basic calculations while shopping or while managing money. If children get excellent at learning multiplication tables, they will be able to cope with Mathematics easily.
Learning multiplication tables helps the students to solve simple multiplications, divisions, and fractions in their everyday life. Multiplication is done by repeated addition (4*5 means “four groups of five” which is the same as 5+5+5+5). Most of the children start learning tables by repeated addition.
The basic technique is the given number times the number. For example 3 x 4 = 12 this means 3 times the number 4.
Let us start from the easiest times table.
The table of 2
This is one of the easiest tables as there is no need to memorize it. You can skip one letter from between and you land up in all the even numbers.
Below mentioned is table of 2 for reference:
| 2 x 1 = 2 |
| 2 x 2 = 4 |
| 2 x 3 = 6 |
| 2 x 4 = 8 |
| 2 x 5 = 10 |
| 2 x 6 = 12 |
| 2 x 7 = 14 |
| 2 x 8 = 16 |
| 2 x 9 = 18 |
| 2 x 10 = 20 |
Here we can see that we are just doubling the number.
For example 2 x 2 = 4 and 2 + 2 = 4
2 x 5 = 10 and 5 + 5 = 10
The table of 3
In 3’s table, we skip 2 numbers to get the correct answer.
Or we can add the number 3 times.
For example 3 x 2 = 6 and 2+2+2 = 6
3 x 4 = 12 and 4+4+4 = 12
| 3 x 1 = 3 |
| 3 x 2 = 6 |
| 3 x 3 = 9 |
| 3 x 4 = 12 |
| 3 x 5 = 15 |
| 3 x 6 = 18 |
| 3 x 7 = 21 |
| 3 x 8 = 24 |
| 3 x 9 = 27 |
| 3 x 10 = 30 |
The table of 4
This table is similar to the table of 2. The only difference is we have to double the multiplication.
| 4 x 1 = 4 |
| 4 x 2 = 8 |
| 4 x 3 = 12 |
| 4 x 4 = 16 |
| 4 x 5 = 20 |
| 4 x 6 = 24 |
| 4 x 7 = 28 |
| 4 x 8 = 32 |
| 4 x 9 = 36 |
| 4 x 10 = 40 |
The table of 5
This is among the easy tables of maths. And this is an important table. Anyone who knows the table of 5 will know how to see a clock too. Multiplies of 5 contain 5 and 0 as the end digit.
| 5 x 1 = 5 |
| 5 x 2 = 10 |
| 5 x 3 = 15 |
| 5 x 4 = 20 |
| 5 x 5 = 25 |
| 5 x 6 = 30 |
| 5 x 7 = 35 |
| 5 x 8 = 40 |
| 5 x 9 = 45 |
| 5 x 10 = 50 |
The table of 6
From here on, the tables have to be memorized systematically.
The table of 6 is just double of the table of 3. For example, 6 x 2 = 12 and 3 multiplied with double the number i.e. 4 is also 12.
| 6 x 1 = 6 |
| 6 x 2 = 12 |
| 6 x 3 = 18 |
| 6 x 4 = 24 |
| 6 x 5 = 30 |
| 6 x 6 = 36 |
| 6 x 7 = 42 |
| 6 x 8 = 48 |
| 6 x 9 = 54 |
| 6 x 10 = 60 |
The table of 7
Learning tables is a tedious task but once learned, they stick in our minds forever.
To learn the table of 7 there is a hack. There are three steps and you would require a pen and paper.
Step 1
Draw a table like a tic – tac – toe and write numbers in ascending order till nine
| 7 | 4 | 1 |
| 8 | 5 | 2 |
| 9 | 6 | 3 |
Step 2
Now make another table and write numbers in the way as they are in snake and ladder.
| 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 4 | 5 | 6 |
Step 3
Following the two steps, combine both the tables
| 07 | 14 | 21 |
| 28 | 35 | 42 |
| 49 | 56 | 69 |
This way you can write table of 7.
| 7 X 3 = 7 |
| 7 x 2 = 14 |
| 7 X 3 = 21 |
| 7 X 4 = 28 |
| 7 X 5 = 35 |
| 7 X 6 = 42 |
| 7 X 7 = 49 |
| 7 X 8 = 56 |
| 7 X 9 = 63 |
| 7 X 10 = 70 |
The table of 8
As we proceed further the complexity increases and it becomes difficult to learn every table. But nothing can replace the importance of tables in mathematics. Repetitive addition becomes time- consuming and cannot be done in time-limited exam.
| 8 x 1 = 8 |
| 8 x 2 =16 |
| 8 x 3 = 24 |
| 8 x 4 = 32 |
| 8 x 5 = 40 |
| 8 x 6 = 48 |
| 8 x 7 = 56 |
| 8 x 8 = 64 |
| 8 x 9 = 72 |
| 8 x 10 = 80 |
To learn the table of 8 easily, you can follow this trick
Step 1
Write down the digits from 0 to 8 in a straight line. Just remember to put the digit 4 twice.
0
1
2
3
4
4
5
6
7
8
9
Step 2
Now write the table of 2 twice, starting from down.
8
6
4
2
0
8
6
4
2
0
Step 3
Now combine both the tables
08
16
24
32
40
48
56
64
72
80
The table of 9
Learning each table is not possible so we learn hacks instead of learning all the tables.
9 times table is very simple to remember. You just have to write counting from 0 to 9 in ascending and descending order. Let us see how.
09
18
27
36
45
54
63
72
81
90
The table of 10
This is the easiest table yet interesting. The last digit is zero and the first one is the number you are multiplying with.
| 10 x 1 = 10 |
| 10 x 2 = 20 |
| 10 x 3 = 30 |
| 10 x 4 = 40 |
| 10 x 5 = 50 |
| 10 x 6 = 60 |
| 10 x 7 = 70 |
| 10 x8 = 80 |
| 10 x 9 = 90 |
| 10 x 10 = 100 |
