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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · Building confidence · 12 questions · Version PG-15TSD77-D3FR

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1.5361 - 5088 =
2.7772 - 2769 =
3.7975 - 1849 =
4.6500 - 5327 =
5.1601 - 1206 =
6.1127 - 298 =
7.5410 - 4432 =
8.6314 - 5447 =
9.6567 - 2688 =
10.5678 - 2859 =
11.6374 - 5796 =
12.634 - 547 =

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. 5361 - 5088 =273
  2. 7772 - 2769 =5003
  3. 7975 - 1849 =6126
  4. 6500 - 5327 =1173
  5. 1601 - 1206 =395
  6. 1127 - 298 =829
  7. 5410 - 4432 =978
  8. 6314 - 5447 =867
  9. 6567 - 2688 =3879
  10. 5678 - 2859 =2819
  11. 6374 - 5796 =578
  12. 634 - 547 =87

Worked example

4,302 - 1,785 = 2,517. Regroup across the zero before subtracting.

Common mistake

Regrouping across a zero without reducing the next nonzero place.

Helpful hint

When a place is zero, move left until you can regroup.