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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 12 questions · Version PG-9FW74G-1KVW

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

3949 - 3143 =

2.

4872 - 128 =

3.

2552 - 233 =

4.

2875 - 2657 =

5.

2207 - 1359 =

6.

4623 - 1336 =

7.

7723 - 4498 =

8.

6934 - 1375 =

9.

8493 - 5126 =

10.

5419 - 5409 =

11.

2107 - 569 =

12.

5998 - 339 =

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. 3949 - 3143 =806
  2. 4872 - 128 =4744
  3. 2552 - 233 =2319
  4. 2875 - 2657 =218
  5. 2207 - 1359 =848
  6. 4623 - 1336 =3287
  7. 7723 - 4498 =3225
  8. 6934 - 1375 =5559
  9. 8493 - 5126 =3367
  10. 5419 - 5409 =10
  11. 2107 - 569 =1538
  12. 5998 - 339 =5659

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.