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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 12 questions · Version PG-BXSMD7-1KVW

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

8965 - 889 =

2.

3915 - 698 =

3.

4365 - 748 =

4.

1786 - 1678 =

5.

3064 - 827 =

6.

2366 - 1277 =

7.

2737 - 68 =

8.

6846 - 2437 =

9.

4394 - 569 =

10.

7085 - 3537 =

11.

6360 - 4614 =

12.

5984 - 97 =

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 11
  1. 8965 - 889 =8076
  2. 3915 - 698 =3217
  3. 4365 - 748 =3617
  4. 1786 - 1678 =108
  5. 3064 - 827 =2237
  6. 2366 - 1277 =1089
  7. 2737 - 68 =2669
  8. 6846 - 2437 =4409
  9. 4394 - 569 =3825
  10. 7085 - 3537 =3548
  11. 6360 - 4614 =1746
  12. 5984 - 97 =5887

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.