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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · Building confidence · 12 questions · Version PG-1O90B8Y-D3FR

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1.6958 - 789 =
2.7301 - 442 =
3.7945 - 3736 =
4.3829 - 2941 =
5.97 - 79 =
6.4276 - 3788 =
7.4956 - 2687 =
8.2912 - 1624 =
9.1497 - 1278 =
10.4770 - 2615 =
11.8995 - 2757 =
12.7681 - 5672 =

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. 6958 - 789 =6169
  2. 7301 - 442 =6859
  3. 7945 - 3736 =4209
  4. 3829 - 2941 =888
  5. 97 - 79 =18
  6. 4276 - 3788 =488
  7. 4956 - 2687 =2269
  8. 2912 - 1624 =1288
  9. 1497 - 1278 =219
  10. 4770 - 2615 =2155
  11. 8995 - 2757 =6238
  12. 7681 - 5672 =2009

Worked example

4,302 - 1,785 = 2,517. Regroup across the zero before subtracting.

Common mistake

Regrouping across a zero without reducing the next nonzero place.

Helpful hint

When a place is zero, move left until you can regroup.