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Free Grade 5 Multi-Digit Subtraction worksheet - version 6

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-1NF5CW6-UYVH

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

12841 - 10598 =

2.

58511 - 31625 =

3.

33167 - 7848 =

4.

68089 - 54244 =

5.

5197 - 3208 =

6.

55688 - 3649 =

7.

17124 - 5976 =

8.

66882 - 11573 =

9.

35238 - 1409 =

10.

76913 - 17116 =

11.

92656 - 2727 =

12.

40653 - 7106 =

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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. 12841 - 10598 =2243
  2. 58511 - 31625 =26886
  3. 33167 - 7848 =25319
  4. 68089 - 54244 =13845
  5. 5197 - 3208 =1989
  6. 55688 - 3649 =52039
  7. 17124 - 5976 =11148
  8. 66882 - 11573 =55309
  9. 35238 - 1409 =33829
  10. 76913 - 17116 =59797
  11. 92656 - 2727 =89929
  12. 40653 - 7106 =33547

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.