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This Japanese multiplication hack is the maths trick you wish you'd been shown in school
direct to your inboxWhat are you like at multiplications? Chances are if you're a mere mortal 2, 5s and 10s won't seem too taxing. But when it comes to figuring out what 42x21 is, you may wish somebody had shown you the Japanese multiplication method in school.This genius Japanese multiplication method of drawing lines and dots is supposed to make doing multiplications so much easier, quicker and - wait for it - fun.