Example 1: First multiply 2 by 6. Since the product of 2 and 6 is greater than 9 (2 × 6 = 12), put the 2 in the ones place and carry 1 ten (10) to the tens place.

Now multiply 1 ten by 6. Remember to add the 1 ten that you carried (1 ten × 6 = 6 tens + 1 ten = 7 tens).