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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 12 questions · Version PG-1HMY4PZ-1KVW

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1.964 - 936 =
2.1009 - 831 =
3.817 - 598 =
4.8441 - 5733 =
5.8980 - 4904 =
6.1023 - 336 =
7.1638 - 219 =
8.9287 - 6259 =
9.2775 - 1788 =
10.5820 - 3862 =
11.6711 - 5687 =
12.6577 - 3709 =

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. 964 - 936 =28
  2. 1009 - 831 =178
  3. 817 - 598 =219
  4. 8441 - 5733 =2708
  5. 8980 - 4904 =4076
  6. 1023 - 336 =687
  7. 1638 - 219 =1419
  8. 9287 - 6259 =3028
  9. 2775 - 1788 =987
  10. 5820 - 3862 =1958
  11. 6711 - 5687 =1024
  12. 6577 - 3709 =2868

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.