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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · Building confidence · 12 questions · Version PG-1N51WH2-D3FR

1.

8574 - 6509 =

2.

9823 - 3067 =

3.

5661 - 1526 =

4.

4041 - 865 =

5.

8657 - 4879 =

6.

5472 - 4513 =

7.

9890 - 9307 =

8.

2093 - 1484 =

9.

6296 - 3707 =

10.

9812 - 8744 =

11.

6811 - 2267 =

12.

7490 - 3534 =

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. 8574 - 6509 =2065
  2. 9823 - 3067 =6756
  3. 5661 - 1526 =4135
  4. 4041 - 865 =3176
  5. 8657 - 4879 =3778
  6. 5472 - 4513 =959
  7. 9890 - 9307 =583
  8. 2093 - 1484 =609
  9. 6296 - 3707 =2589
  10. 9812 - 8744 =1068
  11. 6811 - 2267 =4544
  12. 7490 - 3534 =3956

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.