ऊर्ध्व-तिर्यग्भ्याम्
Ūrdhva-Tiryagbhyām - “Vertically and Crosswise”
A universal method for fast multiplication
What does it mean?
This Vedic Mathematics sutra simplifies multiplication by combining vertical and crosswise operations. It works for all types of numbers — small, large, or algebraic — making it one of the most versatile techniques.
The Method
- Multiply digits vertically and crosswise
- Add results step-by-step from right to left
- Carry over values as needed
- Works for 2-digit, 3-digit, and algebraic terms
Example: 12 × 23
Step 1: \(2 \times 3 = 6\)
Step 2: \(1 \times 3 + 2 \times 2 = 3 + 4 = 7\)
Step 3: \(1 \times 2 = 2\)
✅ Final Answer: 276
Why it matters
Ūrdhva-Tiryagbhyām is ideal for students, competitive exams, and mental math mastery. It reveals patterns and speeds up calculations without relying on traditional multiplication tables.
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