Alright, let's solve this math problem step by step. First, we have the number 657. Next, we see the multiplication sign, which means we need to multiply something. And what are we multiplying it by? We multiply it by 8. So, we're going to take the number 657 and add it to itself 8 times.
Step 1: 0 + 657 = 657
Step 2: 657 + 657 = 1314
Step 3: 1314 + 657 = 1971
Step 4: 1971 + 657 = 2628
Step 5: 2628 + 657 = 3285
Step 6: 3285 + 657 = 3942
Step 7: 3942 + 657 = 4599
Step 8: 4599 + 657 = 5256

So, 657*8 = 5256