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Free Grade 5 Multi-Digit Subtraction worksheet - version 15

Subtract large whole numbers with careful regrouping. This printable version includes 12 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.

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Grade 5 Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 5 · Stretch challenge · 12 questions · Version PG-1RA3NI6-UYVH

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

16085 - 438 =

2.

58052 - 35358 =

3.

98016 - 23197 =

4.

45424 - 33415 =

5.

28036 - 17998 =

6.

53095 - 26429 =

7.

45644 - 30548 =

8.

35446 - 31329 =

9.

31013 - 26207 =

10.

71523 - 5954 =

11.

60387 - 57088 =

12.

52847 - 10219 =

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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. 16085 - 438 =15647
  2. 58052 - 35358 =22694
  3. 98016 - 23197 =74819
  4. 45424 - 33415 =12009
  5. 28036 - 17998 =10038
  6. 53095 - 26429 =26666
  7. 45644 - 30548 =15096
  8. 35446 - 31329 =4117
  9. 31013 - 26207 =4806
  10. 71523 - 5954 =65569
  11. 60387 - 57088 =3299
  12. 52847 - 10219 =42628

Worked example

70,004 - 28,679 = 41,325. Regroup across the zeros from the ten-thousands place.

Common mistake

Treating every regrouped zero as ten instead of nine after passing value through it.

Helpful hint

Mark each changed digit when regrouping across zeros.