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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 12 questions · Version PG-E69GZJ-NL1I

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

6434 - 4315 =

2.

8447 - 1578 =

3.

5709 - 875 =

4.

7495 - 5419 =

5.

9012 - 4279 =

6.

6119 - 1635 =

7.

6420 - 4776 =

8.

8786 - 2159 =

9.

9574 - 5227 =

10.

5092 - 3553 =

11.

3319 - 1745 =

12.

3822 - 2329 =

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. 6434 - 4315 =2119
  2. 8447 - 1578 =6869
  3. 5709 - 875 =4834
  4. 7495 - 5419 =2076
  5. 9012 - 4279 =4733
  6. 6119 - 1635 =4484
  7. 6420 - 4776 =1644
  8. 8786 - 2159 =6627
  9. 9574 - 5227 =4347
  10. 5092 - 3553 =1539
  11. 3319 - 1745 =1574
  12. 3822 - 2329 =1493

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.