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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 12 questions · Version PG-CHRTR5-1KVW

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

1969 - 1948 =

2.

5826 - 139 =

3.

3261 - 629 =

4.

1800 - 169 =

5.

5242 - 3033 =

6.

441 - 36 =

7.

3269 - 1626 =

8.

2871 - 1608 =

9.

292 - 29 =

10.

5403 - 3084 =

11.

4519 - 1944 =

12.

8166 - 408 =

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. 1969 - 1948 =21
  2. 5826 - 139 =5687
  3. 3261 - 629 =2632
  4. 1800 - 169 =1631
  5. 5242 - 3033 =2209
  6. 441 - 36 =405
  7. 3269 - 1626 =1643
  8. 2871 - 1608 =1263
  9. 292 - 29 =263
  10. 5403 - 3084 =2319
  11. 4519 - 1944 =2575
  12. 8166 - 408 =7758

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.