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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 12 questions · Version PG-DBQMU2-1KVW

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

6558 - 5189 =

2.

3440 - 629 =

3.

8170 - 2701 =

4.

1779 - 675 =

5.

8169 - 6892 =

6.

9952 - 1553 =

7.

7237 - 2118 =

8.

7153 - 6226 =

9.

6005 - 5027 =

10.

8404 - 6519 =

11.

4407 - 1999 =

12.

6804 - 4296 =

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. 6558 - 5189 =1369
  2. 3440 - 629 =2811
  3. 8170 - 2701 =5469
  4. 1779 - 675 =1104
  5. 8169 - 6892 =1277
  6. 9952 - 1553 =8399
  7. 7237 - 2118 =5119
  8. 7153 - 6226 =927
  9. 6005 - 5027 =978
  10. 8404 - 6519 =1885
  11. 4407 - 1999 =2408
  12. 6804 - 4296 =2508

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.