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Free Grade 5 Multi-Digit Subtraction worksheet - version 12

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 · On-level practice · 12 questions · Version PG-JK03J1-K67N

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

31931 - 3117 =

2.

27426 - 4037 =

3.

93240 - 30715 =

4.

84518 - 22259 =

5.

88418 - 75409 =

6.

53933 - 47767 =

7.

83507 - 38728 =

8.

37005 - 16007 =

9.

92552 - 15197 =

10.

12054 - 4925 =

11.

61737 - 23519 =

12.

72564 - 31679 =

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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. 31931 - 3117 =28814
  2. 27426 - 4037 =23389
  3. 93240 - 30715 =62525
  4. 84518 - 22259 =62259
  5. 88418 - 75409 =13009
  6. 53933 - 47767 =6166
  7. 83507 - 38728 =44779
  8. 37005 - 16007 =20998
  9. 92552 - 15197 =77355
  10. 12054 - 4925 =7129
  11. 61737 - 23519 =38218
  12. 72564 - 31679 =40885

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.