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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · Building confidence · 12 questions · Version PG-1NF1I61-D3FR

1.

7333 - 3946 =

2.

9323 - 6038 =

3.

8615 - 457 =

4.

9634 - 4039 =

5.

6222 - 5834 =

6.

870 - 778 =

7.

776 - 319 =

8.

9891 - 4123 =

9.

4374 - 489 =

10.

1042 - 966 =

11.

7518 - 6289 =

12.

9016 - 4788 =

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.

Show answers for version 4
  1. 7333 - 3946 =3387
  2. 9323 - 6038 =3285
  3. 8615 - 457 =8158
  4. 9634 - 4039 =5595
  5. 6222 - 5834 =388
  6. 870 - 778 =92
  7. 776 - 319 =457
  8. 9891 - 4123 =5768
  9. 4374 - 489 =3885
  10. 1042 - 966 =76
  11. 7518 - 6289 =1229
  12. 9016 - 4788 =4228

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.