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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 12 questions · Version PG-G46OUC-NL1I

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1.1169 - 551 =
2.553 - 185 =
3.3946 - 3538 =
4.6917 - 1688 =
5.4276 - 2938 =
6.5839 - 1714 =
7.3837 - 2499 =
8.3293 - 764 =
9.2247 - 1718 =
10.3923 - 1429 =
11.9406 - 6628 =
12.2601 - 1523 =

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. 1169 - 551 =618
  2. 553 - 185 =368
  3. 3946 - 3538 =408
  4. 6917 - 1688 =5229
  5. 4276 - 2938 =1338
  6. 5839 - 1714 =4125
  7. 3837 - 2499 =1338
  8. 3293 - 764 =2529
  9. 2247 - 1718 =529
  10. 3923 - 1429 =2494
  11. 9406 - 6628 =2778
  12. 2601 - 1523 =1078

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.