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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 12 questions · Version PG-1HCYJ10-1KVW

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

9340 - 2805 =

2.

1052 - 45 =

3.

4172 - 117 =

4.

2110 - 197 =

5.

2680 - 1003 =

6.

8699 - 1914 =

7.

6750 - 4308 =

8.

7380 - 2746 =

9.

2614 - 1516 =

10.

4837 - 3328 =

11.

3644 - 1365 =

12.

1077 - 608 =

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. 9340 - 2805 =6535
  2. 1052 - 45 =1007
  3. 4172 - 117 =4055
  4. 2110 - 197 =1913
  5. 2680 - 1003 =1677
  6. 8699 - 1914 =6785
  7. 6750 - 4308 =2442
  8. 7380 - 2746 =4634
  9. 2614 - 1516 =1098
  10. 4837 - 3328 =1509
  11. 3644 - 1365 =2279
  12. 1077 - 608 =469

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.