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Subtract Four-Digit Numbers Using Borrowing

In this worksheet, students will subtract numbers using a column method with borrowing if necessary.

'Subtract Four-Digit Numbers Using Borrowing' worksheet

Key stage:  KS 2

Year:  Year 4 Maths worksheets

Curriculum topic:   Number: Addition and Subtraction

Curriculum subtopic:   Add/Subtract up to Four-Digit Numbers

Difficulty level:  

Worksheet Overview

In this activity, we will be carrying out subtractions using a column method with borrowing if necessary.

 

Example

Work out.

 

4,653 -  2,846

 

Answer

Set the calculation out as a subtraction.  Start at the ones end and borrow if you need to.

 

 

The answer is 1,807

 

Let's have a go at some questions to practise this skill.

 

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