1. The problem is to multiply 86 by 68. 2. Write the multiplication as $86 \times 68$. 3. Multiply 86 by 60: $86 \times 60 = 5160$. 4. Multiply 86 by 8: $86 \times 8 = 688$. 5. Add the two results: $5160 + 688 = 5848$. 6. Therefore, $86 \times 68 = 5848$.