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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 12 questions · Version PG-F08A2G-NL1I

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

728 - 319 =

2.

4346 - 1299 =

3.

7270 - 3755 =

4.

997 - 699 =

5.

3178 - 249 =

6.

213 - 197 =

7.

1035 - 786 =

8.

1785 - 1069 =

9.

8945 - 6217 =

10.

178 - 139 =

11.

7813 - 4047 =

12.

3540 - 1035 =

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. 728 - 319 =409
  2. 4346 - 1299 =3047
  3. 7270 - 3755 =3515
  4. 997 - 699 =298
  5. 3178 - 249 =2929
  6. 213 - 197 =16
  7. 1035 - 786 =249
  8. 1785 - 1069 =716
  9. 8945 - 6217 =2728
  10. 178 - 139 =39
  11. 7813 - 4047 =3766
  12. 3540 - 1035 =2505

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.