Alright, let's solve this math problem step by step. First, we have the number 553. Next, we see the multiplication sign, which means we need to multiply something. And what are we multiplying it by? We multiply it by 8. So, we're going to take the number 553 and add it to itself 8 times.
Step 1: 0 + 553 = 553
Step 2: 553 + 553 = 1106
Step 3: 1106 + 553 = 1659
Step 4: 1659 + 553 = 2212
Step 5: 2212 + 553 = 2765
Step 6: 2765 + 553 = 3318
Step 7: 3318 + 553 = 3871
Step 8: 3871 + 553 = 4424

So, 553*8 = 4424