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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 12 questions · Version PG-GY5HX9-NL1I

1.

3135 - 147 =

2.

5978 - 1849 =

3.

2598 - 1749 =

4.

2781 - 368 =

5.

4317 - 1529 =

6.

3640 - 3063 =

7.

8797 - 7639 =

8.

138 - 99 =

9.

6809 - 2353 =

10.

4390 - 4343 =

11.

5652 - 2804 =

12.

4561 - 1019 =

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.

Show answers for version 2
  1. 3135 - 147 =2988
  2. 5978 - 1849 =4129
  3. 2598 - 1749 =849
  4. 2781 - 368 =2413
  5. 4317 - 1529 =2788
  6. 3640 - 3063 =577
  7. 8797 - 7639 =1158
  8. 138 - 99 =39
  9. 6809 - 2353 =4456
  10. 4390 - 4343 =47
  11. 5652 - 2804 =2848
  12. 4561 - 1019 =3542

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.