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Multi-Digit Subtraction

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 12 questions · Version PG-F08A2G-NL1I

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1.728 - 319 =
2.4346 - 1299 =
3.7270 - 3755 =
4.997 - 699 =
5.3178 - 249 =
6.213 - 197 =
7.1035 - 786 =
8.1785 - 1069 =
9.8945 - 6217 =
10.178 - 139 =
11.7813 - 4047 =
12.3540 - 1035 =

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. 728 - 319 =409
  2. 4346 - 1299 =3047
  3. 7270 - 3755 =3515
  4. 997 - 699 =298
  5. 3178 - 249 =2929
  6. 213 - 197 =16
  7. 1035 - 786 =249
  8. 1785 - 1069 =716
  9. 8945 - 6217 =2728
  10. 178 - 139 =39
  11. 7813 - 4047 =3766
  12. 3540 - 1035 =2505

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.