Alright, let's solve this math problem step by step. First, we have the number 838. Next, we see the multiplication sign, which means we need to multiply something. And what are we multiplying it by? We multiply it by 17. So, we're going to take the number 838 and add it to itself 17 times.
Step 1: 0 + 838 = 838
Step 2: 838 + 838 = 1676
Step 3: 1676 + 838 = 2514
Step 4: 2514 + 838 = 3352
Step 5: 3352 + 838 = 4190
Step 6: 4190 + 838 = 5028
Step 7: 5028 + 838 = 5866
Step 8: 5866 + 838 = 6704
Step 9: 6704 + 838 = 7542
Step 10: 7542 + 838 = 8380
Step 11: 8380 + 838 = 9218
Step 12: 9218 + 838 = 10056
Step 13: 10056 + 838 = 10894
Step 14: 10894 + 838 = 11732
Step 15: 11732 + 838 = 12570
Step 16: 12570 + 838 = 13408
Step 17: 13408 + 838 = 14246

So, 838*17 = 14246