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Free Grade 5 Multi-Digit Subtraction worksheet - version 9

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-1QH0ZIV-UYVH

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

26666 - 23479 =

2.

17502 - 14799 =

3.

79335 - 14209 =

4.

22029 - 15232 =

5.

23791 - 314 =

6.

60342 - 39017 =

7.

43023 - 1694 =

8.

63627 - 61368 =

9.

64480 - 49369 =

10.

32843 - 10636 =

11.

39655 - 13157 =

12.

99992 - 45106 =

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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. 26666 - 23479 =3187
  2. 17502 - 14799 =2703
  3. 79335 - 14209 =65126
  4. 22029 - 15232 =6797
  5. 23791 - 314 =23477
  6. 60342 - 39017 =21325
  7. 43023 - 1694 =41329
  8. 63627 - 61368 =2259
  9. 64480 - 49369 =15111
  10. 32843 - 10636 =22207
  11. 39655 - 13157 =26498
  12. 99992 - 45106 =54886

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.