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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 12 questions · Version PG-17AT68Z-1KVW

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

9594 - 1565 =

2.

6252 - 1138 =

3.

4654 - 4598 =

4.

6396 - 5668 =

5.

647 - 248 =

6.

1000 - 878 =

7.

9821 - 2209 =

8.

6569 - 2064 =

9.

8299 - 4762 =

10.

3662 - 359 =

11.

8245 - 4208 =

12.

9966 - 8697 =

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. 9594 - 1565 =8029
  2. 6252 - 1138 =5114
  3. 4654 - 4598 =56
  4. 6396 - 5668 =728
  5. 647 - 248 =399
  6. 1000 - 878 =122
  7. 9821 - 2209 =7612
  8. 6569 - 2064 =4505
  9. 8299 - 4762 =3537
  10. 3662 - 359 =3303
  11. 8245 - 4208 =4037
  12. 9966 - 8697 =1269

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.