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Presumably, the theory is that it's easier to multiply by small numbers than larger ones. If there's a number that you need multiplied by 18, multiply it by 3, then multiply that total by 3, then multiply that total by 2.

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Q: How do you use prime factors to help you multiply by 18?
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