Let's get this math done. We have 996 and we're going to multiply it by 6. This is the same as taking 996 and adding it to itself 6 times.
Step 1: 0 + 996 = 996
Step 2: 996 + 996 = 1992
Step 3: 1992 + 996 = 2988
Step 4: 2988 + 996 = 3984
Step 5: 3984 + 996 = 4980
Step 6: 4980 + 996 = 5976

So, 996*6 = 5976