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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 12 questions · Version PG-1EB2WEB-1KVW

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

2505 - 2118 =

2.

7206 - 2187 =

3.

7237 - 2759 =

4.

6070 - 722 =

5.

7432 - 237 =

6.

5510 - 1251 =

7.

3498 - 149 =

8.

9366 - 7219 =

9.

5932 - 4143 =

10.

9286 - 1278 =

11.

4664 - 3468 =

12.

1314 - 247 =

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. 2505 - 2118 =387
  2. 7206 - 2187 =5019
  3. 7237 - 2759 =4478
  4. 6070 - 722 =5348
  5. 7432 - 237 =7195
  6. 5510 - 1251 =4259
  7. 3498 - 149 =3349
  8. 9366 - 7219 =2147
  9. 5932 - 4143 =1789
  10. 9286 - 1278 =8008
  11. 4664 - 3468 =1196
  12. 1314 - 247 =1067

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.