Shortcut for Multiplication of Numbers

How to do multiplication using vedic maths shortcut?

Explanation

Multiplication of numbers with same first digit and sum of last digits equals 10 using vedic maths.
Multiplication of numbers same first two digits

This multiplication Vedic shortcut is applicable when,
Rule 1: The first digit of both the numbers are same for 2 digit numbers,
First two digits of both the numbers are same for 3 digit numbers and so on.

Rule 2: Sum of the last digit of the numbers equals 10.
Multiplication of numbers same first two digits rule2

Follow the simple steps given below to learn the shortcut for multiplication trick.
Step 1: Take the first digit and add it with 1. Multiply the resultant value with the first digit.
For example., 56 x 54
(5 + 1) x 5 = 6 x 5 = 30

Step 2: Multiply the last digits of both the numbers.
6 x 4 = 24
Multiplication of numbers same first two digits Step2

Step 3: Write down the Step 1 result followed by the Step 2 result. The result is 56 x 54 = 3024

With further examples,
Example 1: 93 x 97
Step 1: (9 + 1) x 9 = 10 x 9 = 90
Step 2: 3 x 7 = 21
Step 3: Join the values, 93 x 97 = 9021.
Example 2: 66 x 64
Step 1: (6 + 1) x 6 = 7 x 6 = 42
Step 2: 6 x 4 = 24.
Step 3: Join the values, 66 x 64 = 4224.