Let's get this math done. We have 281 and we're going to multiply it by 6. This is the same as taking 281 and adding it to itself 6 times.
Step 1: 0 + 281 = 281
Step 2: 281 + 281 = 562
Step 3: 562 + 281 = 843
Step 4: 843 + 281 = 1124
Step 5: 1124 + 281 = 1405
Step 6: 1405 + 281 = 1686

So, 281*6 = 1686