Grade 4 Subtraction Worksheets

Free printable subtraction practice for Grade 4 students. Generate problems, solve them on screen or paper, and download as PDF.

Practice Worksheet

Grade 4 Subtraction Practice

Solve each problem. Show your work.

  1. 1.
    3113 - 467 = _____
  2. 2.
    1599 - 20 = _____
  3. 3.
    553 - 505 = _____
  4. 4.
    440 - 316 = _____
  5. 5.
    3139 - 55 = _____
  6. 6.
    1527 - 615 = _____
Show answer key
  1. Question 1: 2646
  2. Question 2: 1579
  3. Question 3: 48
  4. Question 4: 124
  5. Question 5: 3084
  6. Question 6: 912

Free Practice Worksheets

Print, solve on paper, then upload a photo for instant AI grading and feedback.

Foundations

Build confidence with approachable problems

6 problems

Solve each problem. Take your time.

  1. 1.
    4,523 - 1,218
  2. 2.
    7,842 - 3,565
  3. 3.
    9,105 - 4,231
  4. 4.
    6,370 - 2,844
  5. 5.
    5,416 - 1,907
  6. 6.
    8,291 - 3,658
Upload for AI Grading
On Level — Mixed Review

Full range of grade expectations

6 problems

Solve each problem. Show your work.

  1. 1.
    6324 - 4760 = _____
  2. 2.
    6365 - 4808 = _____
  3. 3.
    6406 - 4855 = _____
  4. 4.
    6447 - 4903 = _____
  5. 5.
    6488 - 4951 = _____
  6. 6.
    6529 - 4999 = _____
Upload for AI Grading

Practise specific Subtraction skills

What Your Child Will Learn

In Grade 4, subtraction scales to numbers up to 10,000 and introduces subtracting decimal numbers (tenths and hundredths). The standard algorithm is expected to be fluent, and students begin subtracting fractions with like denominators.

Multi-step word problems may combine addition and subtraction with larger numbers. Students learn to estimate differences before computing to catch errors. Mental math is emphasized for problems involving friendly numbers and compensation strategies.

Skills Covered

  • Subtracting whole numbers to 10,000
  • Subtracting decimal tenths and hundredths
  • Subtracting fractions with like denominators
  • Estimating differences for reasonableness
  • Solving multi-step problems combining addition and subtraction
  • Using compensation strategies for mental subtraction

Curriculum Aligned: Aligned with Strand B (Number): performing operations with multi-digit whole numbers and decimal numbers to hundredths.

Parent Tip: Real-world practice: have your child figure out change at a store, calculate how much time is left until an event, or find the difference between two measurements.

What your child will practice

  • Adding DecimalsAdd and subtract decimal tenths using a variety of strategies.

Want Personalized Subtraction Practice?

Create a free family account for one personalized worksheet and one homework check, with saved work and progress for every learner. Premium unlocks unlimited AI practice and homework checks.

Create a Free Account

Finished the worksheet? Get it checked in seconds

Snap a photo of your child's completed Grade 4 subtraction work and Gradulo checks every answer with step-by-step feedback.

Check my work

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my child find subtraction harder than addition?

Subtraction is more abstract because it involves taking away or finding a difference. Using number lines, base-ten blocks, and real-world scenarios (like making change) helps build understanding.

What is subtraction with borrowing (regrouping)?

When the top digit is smaller than the bottom digit in a column, your child 'borrows' (regroups) from the next place value. This typically starts in Grade 2-3 and is mastered by Grade 4.

How can I help my child with subtraction at home?

Use everyday situations: counting change, measuring how much is left, and comparing quantities. Board games and card games that involve taking away are also great practice tools.

Related Worksheets