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Multi-Digit Subtraction

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

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

9580 - 8162 =

2.

6952 - 3635 =

3.

212 - 134 =

4.

3435 - 2118 =

5.

7071 - 2397 =

6.

2246 - 759 =

7.

6122 - 5324 =

8.

9774 - 3839 =

9.

9425 - 7488 =

10.

2550 - 835 =

11.

419 - 293 =

12.

4944 - 2976 =

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. 9580 - 8162 =1418
  2. 6952 - 3635 =3317
  3. 212 - 134 =78
  4. 3435 - 2118 =1317
  5. 7071 - 2397 =4674
  6. 2246 - 759 =1487
  7. 6122 - 5324 =798
  8. 9774 - 3839 =5935
  9. 9425 - 7488 =1937
  10. 2550 - 835 =1715
  11. 419 - 293 =126
  12. 4944 - 2976 =1968

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.