Alright, let's solve this math problem step by step. First, we have the number 493. Next, we see the multiplication sign, which means we need to multiply something. And what are we multiplying it by? We multiply it by 16. So, we're going to take the number 493 and add it to itself 16 times.
Step 1: 0 + 493 = 493
Step 2: 493 + 493 = 986
Step 3: 986 + 493 = 1479
Step 4: 1479 + 493 = 1972
Step 5: 1972 + 493 = 2465
Step 6: 2465 + 493 = 2958
Step 7: 2958 + 493 = 3451
Step 8: 3451 + 493 = 3944
Step 9: 3944 + 493 = 4437
Step 10: 4437 + 493 = 4930
Step 11: 4930 + 493 = 5423
Step 12: 5423 + 493 = 5916
Step 13: 5916 + 493 = 6409
Step 14: 6409 + 493 = 6902
Step 15: 6902 + 493 = 7395
Step 16: 7395 + 493 = 7888

So, 493*16 = 7888