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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 12 questions · Version PG-1RIC0TR-NL1I

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1.53 - 47 =
2.7296 - 4817 =
3.4057 - 3398 =
4.6651 - 1733 =
5.8636 - 1409 =
6.5030 - 889 =
7.8809 - 6149 =
8.479 - 455 =
9.7742 - 3694 =
10.8185 - 476 =
11.9257 - 4648 =
12.1073 - 748 =

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. 53 - 47 =6
  2. 7296 - 4817 =2479
  3. 4057 - 3398 =659
  4. 6651 - 1733 =4918
  5. 8636 - 1409 =7227
  6. 5030 - 889 =4141
  7. 8809 - 6149 =2660
  8. 479 - 455 =24
  9. 7742 - 3694 =4048
  10. 8185 - 476 =7709
  11. 9257 - 4648 =4609
  12. 1073 - 748 =325

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.