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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · Building confidence · 12 questions · Version PG-1NP13V0-D3FR

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1.4031 - 404 =
2.5390 - 4136 =
3.1405 - 1068 =
4.4901 - 2716 =
5.3169 - 2252 =
6.1483 - 706 =
7.1453 - 697 =
8.7980 - 6573 =
9.301 - 147 =
10.9010 - 4508 =
11.5276 - 3219 =
12.2738 - 1559 =

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. 4031 - 404 =3627
  2. 5390 - 4136 =1254
  3. 1405 - 1068 =337
  4. 4901 - 2716 =2185
  5. 3169 - 2252 =917
  6. 1483 - 706 =777
  7. 1453 - 697 =756
  8. 7980 - 6573 =1407
  9. 301 - 147 =154
  10. 9010 - 4508 =4502
  11. 5276 - 3219 =2057
  12. 2738 - 1559 =1179

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.