Grade 4 Addition & Subtraction Worksheets
Free printable addition & subtraction practice for Grade 4 students. Generate problems, solve them on screen or paper, and download as PDF.
Practice Worksheet
Grade 4 Addition & Subtraction Practice
Solve each problem. Show your work.
- 1.3707 + 1921 = _____
- 2.478 - 74 = _____
- 3.5912 + 2 = _____
- 4.8270 - 5673 = _____
- 5.5278 + 1815 = _____
- 6.9318 - 7742 = _____
Show answer key
- Question 1: 5628
- Question 2: 404
- Question 3: 5914
- Question 4: 2597
- Question 5: 7093
- Question 6: 1576
Free Practice Worksheets
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Build confidence with approachable problems
Solve each problem. Take your time.
- 1.4,520 + 2,345
- 2.8,760 - 3,420
- 3.5,105 + 1,284
- 4.9,990 - 4,550
- 5.3,212 + 6,431
- 6.7,855 - 2,314
Full range of grade expectations
Solve each problem. Show your work.
- 1.6324 - 4760 = _____
- 2.6356 + 1553 = _____
- 3.6406 - 4855 = _____
- 4.6430 + 1535 = _____
- 5.6488 - 4951 = _____
- 6.6504 + 1518 = _____
What Your Child Will Learn
By Grade 4, students apply addition and subtraction fluently to numbers up to 10,000 and extend both operations to decimals (tenths and hundredths) and fractions with like denominators. The inverse relationship is now used strategically — for instance, solving a subtraction problem by 'adding up' from the smaller number, a mental math shortcut that depends on understanding how the two operations connect.
Multi-step word problems this year often require combining addition and subtraction within the same problem, such as finding a total and then a remaining amount, or working backward from a known result. Estimation remains a key checkpoint before and after solving, and students are expected to justify why they chose a particular operation or sequence of operations for a given problem.
Skills Covered
- Adding and subtracting whole numbers to 10,000
- Adding and subtracting decimals and like-denominator fractions
- Using 'adding up' as a subtraction strategy
- Solving multi-step problems that combine both operations
- Working backward from a known result using inverse operations
- Justifying the choice of operation(s) in word problems
Curriculum Aligned: Aligned with Strand B (Number): performing operations with multi-digit whole numbers and decimals, and applying the inverse relationship strategically.
Parent Tip: Pose 'working backward' puzzles — 'I subtracted 15 from a number and got 32. What was the number?' These require understanding addition and subtraction as true inverses, not just separate procedures.
What your child will practice
- Adding DecimalsAdd and subtract decimal tenths using a variety of strategies.
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Check my workFrequently Asked Questions
How many addition and subtraction problems should my child practice daily?
10-15 problems per day is a good target. Consistency matters more than volume. Short daily sessions build fluency without causing frustration.
What strategies help with addition and subtraction?
Number bonds, counting on, making ten, and using a number line are effective strategies. Start with manipulatives for younger students, then transition to mental math.
When should my child memorize addition and subtraction facts?
Most curricula expect basic fact fluency (sums to 20) by the end of Grade 2. Focus on understanding first, then build speed through regular practice.