Grade 4 Subtraction Worksheets
Free printable subtraction practice for Grade 4 students. Generate problems, solve them on screen or paper, and download as PDF.
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.
Free Practice Worksheets
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Build confidence with approachable problems
Solve each problem. Take your time.
- 1.456 - 123 =
- 2.789 - 345 =
- 3.500 - 250 =
- 4.912 - 401 =
- 5.675 - 234 =
- 6.830 - 510 =
Full range of grade expectations
Solve each problem. Show your work.
- 1.Calculate: 5,382 - 1,947
- 2.Sarah had 3,000 stickers. She gave 1,256 stickers to her friend. How many stickers does Sarah have left?
- 3.Compare the two numbers using <, >, or =: 6,005 - 2,348 ____ 4,719
- 4.A baker made 850 cookies. He sold 675 cookies on Monday. How many cookies does he have left to sell?
- 5.Imagine a number line. If you start at 10,000 and subtract 2,573, where do you land?
- 6.The school library has 4,210 books. During a book drive, they received 1,875 new books. Then, they removed 530 old books. How many books does the library have now?
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Create a Free AccountFrequently 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.