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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 12 questions · Version PG-GY5HX9-NL1I

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1.3135 - 147 =
2.5978 - 1849 =
3.2598 - 1749 =
4.2781 - 368 =
5.4317 - 1529 =
6.3640 - 3063 =
7.8797 - 7639 =
8.138 - 99 =
9.6809 - 2353 =
10.4390 - 4343 =
11.5652 - 2804 =
12.4561 - 1019 =

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. 3135 - 147 =2988
  2. 5978 - 1849 =4129
  3. 2598 - 1749 =849
  4. 2781 - 368 =2413
  5. 4317 - 1529 =2788
  6. 3640 - 3063 =577
  7. 8797 - 7639 =1158
  8. 138 - 99 =39
  9. 6809 - 2353 =4456
  10. 4390 - 4343 =47
  11. 5652 - 2804 =2848
  12. 4561 - 1019 =3542

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.