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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 12 questions · Version PG-FA7VRF-NL1I

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

1861 - 572 =

2.

2257 - 819 =

3.

4535 - 2318 =

4.

4858 - 4239 =

5.

3773 - 1216 =

6.

1911 - 1455 =

7.

6832 - 2037 =

8.

4438 - 2169 =

9.

1761 - 893 =

10.

6495 - 1378 =

11.

2706 - 2328 =

12.

5484 - 1995 =

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 4
  1. 1861 - 572 =1289
  2. 2257 - 819 =1438
  3. 4535 - 2318 =2217
  4. 4858 - 4239 =619
  5. 3773 - 1216 =2557
  6. 1911 - 1455 =456
  7. 6832 - 2037 =4795
  8. 4438 - 2169 =2269
  9. 1761 - 893 =868
  10. 6495 - 1378 =5117
  11. 2706 - 2328 =378
  12. 5484 - 1995 =3489

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.