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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 12 questions · Version PG-1TG98OK-NL1I

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

2799 - 2584 =

2.

5064 - 4277 =

3.

5694 - 5256 =

4.

5077 - 3448 =

5.

2985 - 949 =

6.

364 - 335 =

7.

4600 - 1091 =

8.

6110 - 1399 =

9.

6297 - 579 =

10.

6106 - 1339 =

11.

888 - 619 =

12.

5403 - 5345 =

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. 2799 - 2584 =215
  2. 5064 - 4277 =787
  3. 5694 - 5256 =438
  4. 5077 - 3448 =1629
  5. 2985 - 949 =2036
  6. 364 - 335 =29
  7. 4600 - 1091 =3509
  8. 6110 - 1399 =4711
  9. 6297 - 579 =5718
  10. 6106 - 1339 =4767
  11. 888 - 619 =269
  12. 5403 - 5345 =58

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.