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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 12 questions · Version PG-1R8CF4S-NL1I

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1.9636 - 4587 =
2.5136 - 2419 =
3.9132 - 2389 =
4.7719 - 7558 =
5.8482 - 766 =
6.1985 - 1906 =
7.9708 - 9379 =
8.1389 - 939 =
9.8767 - 7808 =
10.9862 - 8479 =
11.6491 - 276 =
12.2362 - 578 =

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. 9636 - 4587 =5049
  2. 5136 - 2419 =2717
  3. 9132 - 2389 =6743
  4. 7719 - 7558 =161
  5. 8482 - 766 =7716
  6. 1985 - 1906 =79
  7. 9708 - 9379 =329
  8. 1389 - 939 =450
  9. 8767 - 7808 =959
  10. 9862 - 8479 =1383
  11. 6491 - 276 =6215
  12. 2362 - 578 =1784

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.