OK, let's crack this. We're given 74 and our task is to multiply it by 12. Essentially, we'll be adding 74 to itself 12 times.
Step 1: 0 + 74 = 74
Step 2: 74 + 74 = 148
Step 3: 148 + 74 = 222
Step 4: 222 + 74 = 296
Step 5: 296 + 74 = 370
Step 6: 370 + 74 = 444
Step 7: 444 + 74 = 518
Step 8: 518 + 74 = 592
Step 9: 592 + 74 = 666
Step 10: 666 + 74 = 740
Step 11: 740 + 74 = 814
Step 12: 814 + 74 = 888

So, 74*12 = 888