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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 12 questions · Version PG-1E13APC-1KVW

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1.1818 - 969 =
2.7479 - 5133 =
3.5564 - 1596 =
4.7222 - 6328 =
5.8225 - 7069 =
6.6757 - 5858 =
7.7517 - 1879 =
8.9811 - 6117 =
9.3292 - 1585 =
10.9680 - 2797 =
11.7846 - 2637 =
12.5027 - 3229 =

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. 1818 - 969 =849
  2. 7479 - 5133 =2346
  3. 5564 - 1596 =3968
  4. 7222 - 6328 =894
  5. 8225 - 7069 =1156
  6. 6757 - 5858 =899
  7. 7517 - 1879 =5638
  8. 9811 - 6117 =3694
  9. 3292 - 1585 =1707
  10. 9680 - 2797 =6883
  11. 7846 - 2637 =5209
  12. 5027 - 3229 =1798

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.