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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 12 questions · Version PG-GO5W8A-NL1I

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

2949 - 2389 =

2.

7333 - 1624 =

3.

485 - 418 =

4.

254 - 55 =

5.

6226 - 957 =

6.

1039 - 99 =

7.

4852 - 1308 =

8.

6947 - 5599 =

9.

9686 - 7208 =

10.

8035 - 3117 =

11.

1668 - 1649 =

12.

2146 - 868 =

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. 2949 - 2389 =560
  2. 7333 - 1624 =5709
  3. 485 - 418 =67
  4. 254 - 55 =199
  5. 6226 - 957 =5269
  6. 1039 - 99 =940
  7. 4852 - 1308 =3544
  8. 6947 - 5599 =1348
  9. 9686 - 7208 =2478
  10. 8035 - 3117 =4918
  11. 1668 - 1649 =19
  12. 2146 - 868 =1278

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.