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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 12 questions · Version PG-1I6XC3X-1KVW

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

6054 - 1225 =

2.

1917 - 1139 =

3.

3219 - 2887 =

4.

678 - 389 =

5.

1272 - 18 =

6.

8964 - 1325 =

7.

5497 - 2998 =

8.

334 - 95 =

9.

1578 - 129 =

10.

1720 - 1585 =

11.

115 - 59 =

12.

8271 - 7236 =

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. 6054 - 1225 =4829
  2. 1917 - 1139 =778
  3. 3219 - 2887 =332
  4. 678 - 389 =289
  5. 1272 - 18 =1254
  6. 8964 - 1325 =7639
  7. 5497 - 2998 =2499
  8. 334 - 95 =239
  9. 1578 - 129 =1449
  10. 1720 - 1585 =135
  11. 115 - 59 =56
  12. 8271 - 7236 =1035

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.