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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · Building confidence · 12 questions · Version PG-18BOSFY-D3FR

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1.5058 - 189 =
2.8231 - 33 =
3.8634 - 5815 =
4.9994 - 7885 =
5.6463 - 2735 =
6.1283 - 49 =
7.5462 - 4239 =
8.335 - 197 =
9.9807 - 2189 =
10.6905 - 6749 =
11.2223 - 2138 =
12.9497 - 3368 =

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. 5058 - 189 =4869
  2. 8231 - 33 =8198
  3. 8634 - 5815 =2819
  4. 9994 - 7885 =2109
  5. 6463 - 2735 =3728
  6. 1283 - 49 =1234
  7. 5462 - 4239 =1223
  8. 335 - 197 =138
  9. 9807 - 2189 =7618
  10. 6905 - 6749 =156
  11. 2223 - 2138 =85
  12. 9497 - 3368 =6129

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.