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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 12 questions · Version PG-1H2YXC1-1KVW

1.

4852 - 3846 =

2.

502 - 224 =

3.

4540 - 2551 =

4.

4808 - 439 =

5.

1466 - 948 =

6.

4868 - 729 =

7.

2773 - 2247 =

8.

3748 - 3449 =

9.

1802 - 246 =

10.

8133 - 3645 =

11.

1341 - 1009 =

12.

7187 - 6049 =

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 2
  1. 4852 - 3846 =1006
  2. 502 - 224 =278
  3. 4540 - 2551 =1989
  4. 4808 - 439 =4369
  5. 1466 - 948 =518
  6. 4868 - 729 =4139
  7. 2773 - 2247 =526
  8. 3748 - 3449 =299
  9. 1802 - 246 =1556
  10. 8133 - 3645 =4488
  11. 1341 - 1009 =332
  12. 7187 - 6049 =1138

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.