Multiply Any Two Numbers Close to 100 in Seconds!
Ever needed to multiply 97 × 96 fast? Try this shortcut!

👉 Step 1: Find how far each number is from 100
✔ 97 is -3, 96 is -4

👉 Step 2: Subtract diagonally
✔ 97 - 4 = 93 (or 96 - 3, same thing)

👉 Step 3: Multiply the differences
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