Subtract whole numbers — Independent Practice — page 1
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Worksheet directions

Grade 4 • Independent Practice • Work on your own. Show your calculations or reasoning where needed.

Sample questions

  1. Find 70,042 - 28,657. First round each number to the nearest 1,000 to estimate. Then calculate exactly. Estimate: ___ Exact answer: ___
  2. Find 800,000 - 356,789. First round each number to the nearest 10,000 to estimate. Then calculate exactly. Estimate: ___ Exact answer: ___
  3. Find 1,000,000 - 1. 1,000,000 - 1 = ___
  4. Find 600,304 - 278,956. 600,304 - 278,956 = ___
  5. Both rows represent the same number. Explain each exchange and write the number. How could this exchange help with addition or subtraction? Answer: ___
  6. Find 90,403 - 45,876. First round each number to the nearest 1,000 to estimate. Then calculate exactly. Estimate: ___ Exact answer: ___

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Common Core connections

Source labels: 4.NBT.B.4. Review the learning goals below to check the fit for your class.

  • 4.NBT.B.4 — Fluently add and subtract multi-digit

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