Alright, let's solve this math problem step by step. First, we have the number 196. Next, we see the multiplication sign, which means we need to multiply something. And what are we multiplying it by? We multiply it by 21. So, we're going to take the number 196 and add it to itself 21 times.
Step 1: 0 + 196 = 196
Step 2: 196 + 196 = 392
Step 3: 392 + 196 = 588
Step 4: 588 + 196 = 784
Step 5: 784 + 196 = 980
Step 6: 980 + 196 = 1176
Step 7: 1176 + 196 = 1372
Step 8: 1372 + 196 = 1568
Step 9: 1568 + 196 = 1764
Step 10: 1764 + 196 = 1960
Step 11: 1960 + 196 = 2156
Step 12: 2156 + 196 = 2352
Step 13: 2352 + 196 = 2548
Step 14: 2548 + 196 = 2744
Step 15: 2744 + 196 = 2940
Step 16: 2940 + 196 = 3136
Step 17: 3136 + 196 = 3332
Step 18: 3332 + 196 = 3528
Step 19: 3528 + 196 = 3724
Step 20: 3724 + 196 = 3920
Step 21: 3920 + 196 = 4116

So, 196*21 = 4116