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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 12 questions · Version PG-D1R153-1KVW

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

6313 - 1888 =

2.

8630 - 808 =

3.

5973 - 5568 =

4.

4164 - 2347 =

5.

6740 - 3876 =

6.

4153 - 3118 =

7.

1567 - 1088 =

8.

9812 - 3153 =

9.

8564 - 3625 =

10.

7527 - 78 =

11.

3999 - 58 =

12.

7485 - 2856 =

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. 6313 - 1888 =4425
  2. 8630 - 808 =7822
  3. 5973 - 5568 =405
  4. 4164 - 2347 =1817
  5. 6740 - 3876 =2864
  6. 4153 - 3118 =1035
  7. 1567 - 1088 =479
  8. 9812 - 3153 =6659
  9. 8564 - 3625 =4939
  10. 7527 - 78 =7449
  11. 3999 - 58 =3941
  12. 7485 - 2856 =4629

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.