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Multi-Digit Subtraction

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

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1.379 - 261 =
2.1455 - 828 =
3.228 - 179 =
4.4260 - 1935 =
5.3589 - 2817 =
6.4037 - 3019 =
7.4467 - 2769 =
8.3803 - 1258 =
9.7994 - 2508 =
10.9010 - 821 =
11.1390 - 745 =
12.782 - 444 =

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. 379 - 261 =118
  2. 1455 - 828 =627
  3. 228 - 179 =49
  4. 4260 - 1935 =2325
  5. 3589 - 2817 =772
  6. 4037 - 3019 =1018
  7. 4467 - 2769 =1698
  8. 3803 - 1258 =2545
  9. 7994 - 2508 =5486
  10. 9010 - 821 =8189
  11. 1390 - 745 =645
  12. 782 - 444 =338

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.