Alright, let's solve this math problem step by step. First, we have the number 293. Next, we see the multiplication sign, which means we need to multiply something. And what are we multiplying it by? We multiply it by 18. So, we're going to take the number 293 and add it to itself 18 times.
Step 1: 0 + 293 = 293
Step 2: 293 + 293 = 586
Step 3: 586 + 293 = 879
Step 4: 879 + 293 = 1172
Step 5: 1172 + 293 = 1465
Step 6: 1465 + 293 = 1758
Step 7: 1758 + 293 = 2051
Step 8: 2051 + 293 = 2344
Step 9: 2344 + 293 = 2637
Step 10: 2637 + 293 = 2930
Step 11: 2930 + 293 = 3223
Step 12: 3223 + 293 = 3516
Step 13: 3516 + 293 = 3809
Step 14: 3809 + 293 = 4102
Step 15: 4102 + 293 = 4395
Step 16: 4395 + 293 = 4688
Step 17: 4688 + 293 = 4981
Step 18: 4981 + 293 = 5274

So, 293*18 = 5274