Grade 5 · Math · Challenge
Free Grade 5 Multi-Digit Subtraction worksheet - version 3
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-1OT3DD1-UYVH
1.36788 - 24679 =
2.87353 - 55805 =
3.37334 - 6728 =
4.40273 - 20339 =
5.49560 - 26521 =
6.79115 - 41157 =
7.52369 - 30117 =
8.2699 - 2226 =
9.8939 - 5170 =
10.48518 - 18839 =
11.55167 - 45148 =
12.33828 - 14859 =
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 3
- 36788 - 24679 =12109
- 87353 - 55805 =31548
- 37334 - 6728 =30606
- 40273 - 20339 =19934
- 49560 - 26521 =23039
- 79115 - 41157 =37958
- 52369 - 30117 =22252
- 2699 - 2226 =473
- 8939 - 5170 =3769
- 48518 - 18839 =29679
- 55167 - 45148 =10019
- 33828 - 14859 =18969
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.