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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 12 questions · Version PG-1S2B87P-NL1I

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

9321 - 4115 =

2.

2979 - 2601 =

3.

6063 - 774 =

4.

3645 - 1217 =

5.

7196 - 787 =

6.

5485 - 1077 =

7.

7827 - 6809 =

8.

9685 - 7049 =

9.

9136 - 6739 =

10.

6776 - 6088 =

11.

8177 - 5549 =

12.

9710 - 5803 =

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. 9321 - 4115 =5206
  2. 2979 - 2601 =378
  3. 6063 - 774 =5289
  4. 3645 - 1217 =2428
  5. 7196 - 787 =6409
  6. 5485 - 1077 =4408
  7. 7827 - 6809 =1018
  8. 9685 - 7049 =2636
  9. 9136 - 6739 =2397
  10. 6776 - 6088 =688
  11. 8177 - 5549 =2628
  12. 9710 - 5803 =3907

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.