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Subtracting with Regrouping

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Subtracting with Regrouping

Subtract the numbers. Show your working and regroup where needed.

Four-Digit Subtraction

Work out each difference. Record your regrouping.

1.6,342 − 2,758 =
2.8,021 − 4,675 =
3.7,000 − 3,864 =
4.5,403 − 2,987 =

Subtraction in Everyday Situations

Read each situation, choose the subtraction needed, and solve.

5.A community library has 5,368 books. Its members borrow 1,789 books this week. How many books remain in the library?
6.A market stall begins the day with 8,240 apples. By the afternoon, 3,967 apples have been sold. How many apples are left?
7.A sports ground has 6,240 seats. There are 2,875 spectators at a match. How many seats are empty?

Estimate, Calculate and Find the Missing Number

For the next two problems, round both numbers to the nearest hundred to estimate first. Then calculate the exact answer.

8.Estimate and then work out 7,462 − 3,189.
9.Estimate and then work out 8,000 − 4,637.
10.Fill in the missing number: □ − 3,268 = 4,579. Write the subtraction you used to find the missing number.

3 printable pages

  • Subtracting with Regrouping, page 1 of 3: Four-Digit Subtraction

    Page 1

  • Subtracting with Regrouping, page 2 of 3: Subtraction in Everyday Situations, Estimate, Calculate and Find the Missing Number

    Page 2

  • Subtracting with Regrouping, page 3 of 3: 9. Estimate and then work out 8,000 − 4,637.

    Page 3

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