Grade 5 · Math · Challenge
Free Grade 5 Multi-Digit Subtraction worksheet - version 17
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-1QQ4G48-UYVH
1.59401 - 21887 =
2.4226 - 467 =
3.93063 - 6046 =
4.98680 - 43334 =
5.12482 - 378 =
6.45004 - 29078 =
7.7247 - 3499 =
8.5296 - 4879 =
9.85896 - 81247 =
10.47187 - 8639 =
11.53670 - 18187 =
12.56420 - 1864 =
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 17
- 59401 - 21887 =37514
- 4226 - 467 =3759
- 93063 - 6046 =87017
- 98680 - 43334 =55346
- 12482 - 378 =12104
- 45004 - 29078 =15926
- 7247 - 3499 =3748
- 5296 - 4879 =417
- 85896 - 81247 =4649
- 47187 - 8639 =38548
- 53670 - 18187 =35483
- 56420 - 1864 =54556
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.