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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 12 questions · Version PG-FK7HGE-NL1I

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

3902 - 898 =

2.

8788 - 5379 =

3.

8827 - 8449 =

4.

4810 - 2204 =

5.

3134 - 996 =

6.

9638 - 8319 =

7.

2100 - 603 =

8.

9913 - 4789 =

9.

250 - 24 =

10.

5585 - 1546 =

11.

9540 - 8374 =

12.

4010 - 3921 =

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. 3902 - 898 =3004
  2. 8788 - 5379 =3409
  3. 8827 - 8449 =378
  4. 4810 - 2204 =2606
  5. 3134 - 996 =2138
  6. 9638 - 8319 =1319
  7. 2100 - 603 =1497
  8. 9913 - 4789 =5124
  9. 250 - 24 =226
  10. 5585 - 1546 =4039
  11. 9540 - 8374 =1166
  12. 4010 - 3921 =89

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.