Subtracting Multi-Digit Numbers for 4th Grade
This lesson covers subtracting multi-digit numbers for fourth-grade math. Use the examples and practice below to build confidence and skill.
DETAILED EXPLANATION
Subtract by aligning by place value and subtracting from right to left. Regroup (borrow) when the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit in a column.
WORKED EXAMPLES WITH STEP BY STEP SOLUTIONS
Example 1
Subtract 5,023 − 2,847.
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Solutions:
Step 1: Apply the concept from the lesson above.
Step 2: Carry out the operation or reasoning.
Answer: 5,023 − 2,847 = 2,176 (regroup from tens and hundreds as needed).
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