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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 12 questions · Version PG-1G90494-1KVW

Four children and a teacher collaborate with blocks, patterns, and a notebook.
1.

5737 - 1438 =

2.

3423 - 1696 =

3.

9807 - 4139 =

4.

4465 - 3729 =

5.

9208 - 8929 =

6.

4935 - 1868 =

7.

7189 - 2351 =

8.

4832 - 1113 =

9.

7685 - 3489 =

10.

5999 - 2215 =

11.

4563 - 997 =

12.

9057 - 8618 =

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 1
  1. 5737 - 1438 =4299
  2. 3423 - 1696 =1727
  3. 9807 - 4139 =5668
  4. 4465 - 3729 =736
  5. 9208 - 8929 =279
  6. 4935 - 1868 =3067
  7. 7189 - 2351 =4838
  8. 4832 - 1113 =3719
  9. 7685 - 3489 =4196
  10. 5999 - 2215 =3784
  11. 4563 - 997 =3566
  12. 9057 - 8618 =439

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.