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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 12 questions · Version PG-C7S826-1KVW

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1.7504 - 2207 =
2.653 - 539 =
3.1037 - 689 =
4.4120 - 1365 =
5.9268 - 5049 =
6.5433 - 1015 =
7.7032 - 3338 =
8.8811 - 2119 =
9.7819 - 7435 =
10.1676 - 447 =
11.8498 - 6419 =
12.5365 - 4509 =

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. 7504 - 2207 =5297
  2. 653 - 539 =114
  3. 1037 - 689 =348
  4. 4120 - 1365 =2755
  5. 9268 - 5049 =4219
  6. 5433 - 1015 =4418
  7. 7032 - 3338 =3694
  8. 8811 - 2119 =6692
  9. 7819 - 7435 =384
  10. 1676 - 447 =1229
  11. 8498 - 6419 =2079
  12. 5365 - 4509 =856

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.