4th Grade Subtraction Worksheets (Multi-Digit)
Free printable fourth-grade subtraction worksheets with answer keys — multi-digit subtraction using the standard algorithm, including regrouping and borrowing across zeros, from 3-digit warm-ups up to 5-digit problems. Fresh randomized PDF every time, no signup.
Aligned to CCSS 4.NBT.4 · Subtract multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm
Subtraction — 4-Digit
Aligned to CCSS 4.NBT.4
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FAQ
What subtraction do 4th graders learn?
Fourth graders subtract multi-digit whole numbers fluently using the standard algorithm — lining digits up by place value and regrouping (borrowing) from a higher place when needed. This is CCSS 4.NBT.4, and it includes the tricky case of borrowing across zeros, such as 6,003 − 1,478.
How do you borrow across zeros?
When the digit you need to borrow from is a zero (as in 6,003 − 1,478), you keep moving left until you reach a non-zero digit, borrow from it, and pass a ten down through each zero. The stacked (column) layout lines digits up vertically so students can work through borrowing one place at a time.
What is a missing-number subtraction problem?
A missing-number problem leaves a blank in the equation, such as 8,200 − ▢ = 3,650. Solving it pushes students to see subtraction and addition as inverse operations — a key reasoning skill. Turn it on with the “Missing number” option in the horizontal layout.
Are these subtraction worksheets free?
Yes — completely free, no signup, no download limit. Pick your range and layout, click Download PDF, and print a fresh randomized worksheet every time.