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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 12 questions · Version PG-1TQ8UDJ-NL1I

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1.4693 - 888 =
2.3689 - 509 =
3.8350 - 5097 =
4.58 - 19 =
5.3704 - 45 =
6.8000 - 4992 =
7.3588 - 2789 =
8.1317 - 858 =
9.9863 - 126 =
10.1440 - 861 =
11.3122 - 2495 =
12.9420 - 3534 =

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. 4693 - 888 =3805
  2. 3689 - 509 =3180
  3. 8350 - 5097 =3253
  4. 58 - 19 =39
  5. 3704 - 45 =3659
  6. 8000 - 4992 =3008
  7. 3588 - 2789 =799
  8. 1317 - 858 =459
  9. 9863 - 126 =9737
  10. 1440 - 861 =579
  11. 3122 - 2495 =627
  12. 9420 - 3534 =5886

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.