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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 12 questions · Version PG-BNT0O8-1KVW

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

1565 - 196 =

2.

3517 - 548 =

3.

5099 - 3207 =

4.

5294 - 967 =

5.

1192 - 104 =

6.

5768 - 3829 =

7.

8357 - 5919 =

8.

9632 - 6619 =

9.

2834 - 948 =

10.

1673 - 689 =

11.

2233 - 1048 =

12.

6007 - 4269 =

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. 1565 - 196 =1369
  2. 3517 - 548 =2969
  3. 5099 - 3207 =1892
  4. 5294 - 967 =4327
  5. 1192 - 104 =1088
  6. 5768 - 3829 =1939
  7. 8357 - 5919 =2438
  8. 9632 - 6619 =3013
  9. 2834 - 948 =1886
  10. 1673 - 689 =984
  11. 2233 - 1048 =1185
  12. 6007 - 4269 =1738

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.