1. **State the problem:** Calculate the product of 5 and 6. 2. **Formula used:** Multiplication of two numbers $a$ and $b$ is given by $a \times b$. 3. **Apply the formula:** Here, $a=5$ and $b=6$, so we calculate $5 \times 6$. 4. **Calculate:** $5 \times 6 = 30$. 5. **Final answer:** The product of 5 and 6 is $30$.