Grade 5 · Math · Challenge
Free Grade 5 Multi-Digit Subtraction worksheet - version 13
Subtract large whole numbers with careful regrouping. This printable version includes 12 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Grade 5 Multi-Digit Subtraction
Grade 5 · Stretch challenge · 12 questions · Version PG-1RU2UW4-UYVH
1.81789 - 38601 =
2.81784 - 53067 =
3.63797 - 18899 =
4.23125 - 886 =
5.68894 - 36036 =
6.86820 - 6011 =
7.13936 - 179 =
8.30386 - 2698 =
9.79465 - 68068 =
10.96831 - 85653 =
11.57156 - 34708 =
12.92769 - 80337 =
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.
Show answers for version 13
- 81789 - 38601 =43188
- 81784 - 53067 =28717
- 63797 - 18899 =44898
- 23125 - 886 =22239
- 68894 - 36036 =32858
- 86820 - 6011 =80809
- 13936 - 179 =13757
- 30386 - 2698 =27688
- 79465 - 68068 =11397
- 96831 - 85653 =11178
- 57156 - 34708 =22448
- 92769 - 80337 =12432
Worked example
70,004 - 28,679 = 41,325. Regroup across the zeros from the ten-thousands place.
Common mistake
Treating every regrouped zero as ten instead of nine after passing value through it.
Helpful hint
Mark each changed digit when regrouping across zeros.