Alright, let's solve this math problem step by step. First, we have the number 596. 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 596 and add it to itself 1 times.
Step 1: 0 + 596 = 596

So, 596*1 = 596