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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 12 questions · Version PG-DLQ8J1-1KVW

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

4484 - 4255 =

2.

5811 - 4884 =

3.

5132 - 2015 =

4.

5476 - 1368 =

5.

5847 - 4108 =

6.

984 - 866 =

7.

1591 - 1335 =

8.

1492 - 419 =

9.

8473 - 504 =

10.

1705 - 326 =

11.

2863 - 69 =

12.

3196 - 1007 =

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. 4484 - 4255 =229
  2. 5811 - 4884 =927
  3. 5132 - 2015 =3117
  4. 5476 - 1368 =4108
  5. 5847 - 4108 =1739
  6. 984 - 866 =118
  7. 1591 - 1335 =256
  8. 1492 - 419 =1073
  9. 8473 - 504 =7969
  10. 1705 - 326 =1379
  11. 2863 - 69 =2794
  12. 3196 - 1007 =2189

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.