Alright, let's solve this math problem step by step. First, we have the number 246. Next, we see the multiplication sign, which means we need to multiply something. And what are we multiplying it by? We multiply it by 1. So, we're going to take the number 246 and add it to itself 1 times.
Step 1: 0 + 246 = 246

So, 246*1 = 246