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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 12 questions · Version PG-1RSBMIQ-NL1I

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

8452 - 3209 =

2.

3998 - 2499 =

3.

9450 - 8708 =

4.

4907 - 3329 =

5.

7957 - 6918 =

6.

7736 - 1408 =

7.

7617 - 5439 =

8.

1504 - 1437 =

9.

5328 - 2929 =

10.

5715 - 3489 =

11.

8808 - 6289 =

12.

7832 - 6425 =

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.

Show answers for version 12
  1. 8452 - 3209 =5243
  2. 3998 - 2499 =1499
  3. 9450 - 8708 =742
  4. 4907 - 3329 =1578
  5. 7957 - 6918 =1039
  6. 7736 - 1408 =6328
  7. 7617 - 5439 =2178
  8. 1504 - 1437 =67
  9. 5328 - 2929 =2399
  10. 5715 - 3489 =2226
  11. 8808 - 6289 =2519
  12. 7832 - 6425 =1407

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.