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I need to show the multiplication of two combinations.

Code:

$_4\rm C_2\times_7\rm C_2$

Output:

output

As you can see, the spacing is strange and hard to read (the '7' is far to the left). How can I fix this? I will be needing to do this very frequently.

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    The spacing around the 7 is incorrect as you're setting it as a subscript to \times. – Werner May 11 '16 at 23:29
  • It's always better to set a subscript to something. If there's really "nothing", i.e., you're dealing with a prescript, then use {} as the token "something". – barbara beeton Oct 11 '20 at 03:03

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If you need it frequently, then you need to create a macro for it. It'll make life easier and more consistent!

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\documentclass{article}

\usepackage{amsmath}

\newcommand{\comb}[2]{{}_{#1}\mathrm{C}_{#2}}

\begin{document}

$\comb{4}{2} \times \comb{7}{2} = \binom{4}{2} \times \binom{7}{2}$

\end{document}
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