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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · Building confidence · 12 questions · Version PG-1DBEHFH-D3FR

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1.5880 - 3435 =
2.3715 - 1576 =
3.7598 - 209 =
4.7635 - 1907 =
5.8703 - 8027 =
6.2543 - 1189 =
7.3199 - 527 =
8.3017 - 98 =
9.9820 - 2533 =
10.3354 - 1758 =
11.970 - 388 =
12.7726 - 557 =

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. 5880 - 3435 =2445
  2. 3715 - 1576 =2139
  3. 7598 - 209 =7389
  4. 7635 - 1907 =5728
  5. 8703 - 8027 =676
  6. 2543 - 1189 =1354
  7. 3199 - 527 =2672
  8. 3017 - 98 =2919
  9. 9820 - 2533 =7287
  10. 3354 - 1758 =1596
  11. 970 - 388 =582
  12. 7726 - 557 =7169

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.