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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 12 questions · Version PG-1QEDM1V-NL1I

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

3692 - 1875 =

2.

7554 - 759 =

3.

7473 - 3548 =

4.

1593 - 1536 =

5.

9105 - 3028 =

6.

7943 - 216 =

7.

5015 - 2498 =

8.

4373 - 1885 =

9.

9727 - 9068 =

10.

5100 - 1648 =

11.

6585 - 5909 =

12.

3848 - 1289 =

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. 3692 - 1875 =1817
  2. 7554 - 759 =6795
  3. 7473 - 3548 =3925
  4. 1593 - 1536 =57
  5. 9105 - 3028 =6077
  6. 7943 - 216 =7727
  7. 5015 - 2498 =2517
  8. 4373 - 1885 =2488
  9. 9727 - 9068 =659
  10. 5100 - 1648 =3452
  11. 6585 - 5909 =676
  12. 3848 - 1289 =2559

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.