Alright, let's solve this math problem step by step. First, we have the number 97. Next, we see the multiplication sign, which means we need to multiply something. And what are we multiplying it by? We multiply it by 23. So, we're going to take the number 97 and add it to itself 23 times.
Step 1: 0 + 97 = 97
Step 2: 97 + 97 = 194
Step 3: 194 + 97 = 291
Step 4: 291 + 97 = 388
Step 5: 388 + 97 = 485
Step 6: 485 + 97 = 582
Step 7: 582 + 97 = 679
Step 8: 679 + 97 = 776
Step 9: 776 + 97 = 873
Step 10: 873 + 97 = 970
Step 11: 970 + 97 = 1067
Step 12: 1067 + 97 = 1164
Step 13: 1164 + 97 = 1261
Step 14: 1261 + 97 = 1358
Step 15: 1358 + 97 = 1455
Step 16: 1455 + 97 = 1552
Step 17: 1552 + 97 = 1649
Step 18: 1649 + 97 = 1746
Step 19: 1746 + 97 = 1843
Step 20: 1843 + 97 = 1940
Step 21: 1940 + 97 = 2037
Step 22: 2037 + 97 = 2134
Step 23: 2134 + 97 = 2231

So, 97*23 = 2231