★Subtract Large Numbers
Grade 4 Math Worksheet
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4th Grade Subtract Large Numbers worksheets
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About this worksheet
Subtracting large numbers means taking one place at a time from the right and borrowing when the top digit is too small. Each sheet has sixteen problems that all need borrowing, set out in columns, and the harder levels include numbers with zeros, such as 9,400 - 6,175. Your child writes the difference under the line.
What your child will learn
- Subtract whole numbers up to six digits
- Borrow from the next place
- Borrow across a zero
Common Core standard: 4.NBT.B.4
Worked example
9,400 - 6,175 = 3,225. The tens and ones are 0, so borrow from the hundreds first.
Common mistake
Subtracting the smaller digit from the larger one in each column, whichever number it belongs to.
Helpful hint
Check each column. If the top digit is smaller, borrow from the next place to its left.
Questions parents ask
What is the most common mistake with subtract large numbers?
Subtracting the smaller digit from the larger one in each column, whichever number it belongs to.
How can I help my child with subtract large numbers?
Check each column. If the top digit is smaller, borrow from the next place to its left.
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