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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 12 questions · Version PG-1GSZBN2-1KVW

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1.6690 - 1211 =
2.647 - 279 =
3.3619 - 1245 =
4.8716 - 5138 =
5.2256 - 1957 =
6.5756 - 1518 =
7.1022 - 17 =
8.9773 - 715 =
9.5127 - 3909 =
10.9287 - 1409 =
11.2026 - 1269 =
12.4070 - 195 =

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. 6690 - 1211 =5479
  2. 647 - 279 =368
  3. 3619 - 1245 =2374
  4. 8716 - 5138 =3578
  5. 2256 - 1957 =299
  6. 5756 - 1518 =4238
  7. 1022 - 17 =1005
  8. 9773 - 715 =9058
  9. 5127 - 3909 =1218
  10. 9287 - 1409 =7878
  11. 2026 - 1269 =757
  12. 4070 - 195 =3875

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.