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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 12 questions · Version PG-1QOD7QU-NL1I

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

6002 - 3185 =

2.

119 - 48 =

3.

8107 - 1779 =

4.

4238 - 3379 =

5.

5120 - 4876 =

6.

6161 - 4375 =

7.

78 - 29 =

8.

7367 - 318 =

9.

7912 - 7246 =

10.

462 - 266 =

11.

6326 - 5479 =

12.

6809 - 4032 =

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. 6002 - 3185 =2817
  2. 119 - 48 =71
  3. 8107 - 1779 =6328
  4. 4238 - 3379 =859
  5. 5120 - 4876 =244
  6. 6161 - 4375 =1786
  7. 78 - 29 =49
  8. 7367 - 318 =7049
  9. 7912 - 7246 =666
  10. 462 - 266 =196
  11. 6326 - 5479 =847
  12. 6809 - 4032 =2777

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.