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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · Building confidence · 12 questions · Version PG-16NR6A4-D3FR

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1.2538 - 849 =
2.323 - 38 =
3.8455 - 6579 =
4.7113 - 4137 =
5.7319 - 6170 =
6.505 - 468 =
7.6258 - 4879 =
8.1082 - 24 =
9.8295 - 5497 =
10.2251 - 676 =
11.7674 - 2705 =
12.9112 - 743 =

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. 2538 - 849 =1689
  2. 323 - 38 =285
  3. 8455 - 6579 =1876
  4. 7113 - 4137 =2976
  5. 7319 - 6170 =1149
  6. 505 - 468 =37
  7. 6258 - 4879 =1379
  8. 1082 - 24 =1058
  9. 8295 - 5497 =2798
  10. 2251 - 676 =1575
  11. 7674 - 2705 =4969
  12. 9112 - 743 =8369

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.