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Multi-Digit Subtraction

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

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

2523 - 834 =

2.

6176 - 5159 =

3.

442 - 19 =

4.

9216 - 7267 =

5.

3334 - 2456 =

6.

8500 - 3886 =

7.

183 - 47 =

8.

9953 - 4865 =

9.

9019 - 3753 =

10.

9872 - 3184 =

11.

6954 - 5955 =

12.

7283 - 6748 =

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.

Show answers for version 19
  1. 2523 - 834 =1689
  2. 6176 - 5159 =1017
  3. 442 - 19 =423
  4. 9216 - 7267 =1949
  5. 3334 - 2456 =878
  6. 8500 - 3886 =4614
  7. 183 - 47 =136
  8. 9953 - 4865 =5088
  9. 9019 - 3753 =5266
  10. 9872 - 3184 =6688
  11. 6954 - 5955 =999
  12. 7283 - 6748 =535

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.