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Free Grade 5 Multi-Digit Subtraction worksheet - version 4

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-1MV65I8-UYVH

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

21595 - 13499 =

2.

6868 - 2069 =

3.

59169 - 30701 =

4.

74819 - 61760 =

5.

78819 - 23308 =

6.

21972 - 13013 =

7.

39587 - 688 =

8.

15381 - 3133 =

9.

48561 - 15159 =

10.

84855 - 62437 =

11.

44117 - 27708 =

12.

73048 - 33419 =

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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. 21595 - 13499 =8096
  2. 6868 - 2069 =4799
  3. 59169 - 30701 =28468
  4. 74819 - 61760 =13059
  5. 78819 - 23308 =55511
  6. 21972 - 13013 =8959
  7. 39587 - 688 =38899
  8. 15381 - 3133 =12248
  9. 48561 - 15159 =33402
  10. 84855 - 62437 =22418
  11. 44117 - 27708 =16409
  12. 73048 - 33419 =39629

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.