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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 12 questions · Version PG-CRRFG4-1KVW

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

6765 - 6446 =

2.

2195 - 1706 =

3.

4965 - 3627 =

4.

3120 - 2674 =

5.

9315 - 5776 =

6.

9772 - 6804 =

7.

3540 - 1914 =

8.

8484 - 5819 =

9.

5851 - 4704 =

10.

3330 - 942 =

11.

7564 - 3538 =

12.

9097 - 1288 =

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. 6765 - 6446 =319
  2. 2195 - 1706 =489
  3. 4965 - 3627 =1338
  4. 3120 - 2674 =446
  5. 9315 - 5776 =3539
  6. 9772 - 6804 =2968
  7. 3540 - 1914 =1626
  8. 8484 - 5819 =2665
  9. 5851 - 4704 =1147
  10. 3330 - 942 =2388
  11. 7564 - 3538 =4026
  12. 9097 - 1288 =7809

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.