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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 12 questions · Version PG-1Q4E0CW-NL1I

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

8422 - 4413 =

2.

9325 - 3279 =

3.

4038 - 3969 =

4.

8331 - 619 =

5.

9035 - 2606 =

6.

1561 - 369 =

7.

764 - 197 =

8.

9343 - 2284 =

9.

4610 - 1516 =

10.

3374 - 1535 =

11.

8655 - 849 =

12.

7216 - 3227 =

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. 8422 - 4413 =4009
  2. 9325 - 3279 =6046
  3. 4038 - 3969 =69
  4. 8331 - 619 =7712
  5. 9035 - 2606 =6429
  6. 1561 - 369 =1192
  7. 764 - 197 =567
  8. 9343 - 2284 =7059
  9. 4610 - 1516 =3094
  10. 3374 - 1535 =1839
  11. 8655 - 849 =7806
  12. 7216 - 3227 =3989

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.