Four Digit Subtraction Worksheet for Kids

Four‑digit subtraction is a key skill for primary‑school learners, helping them master place value, borrowing, and mental math. Understanding how to line up numbers correctly and handle regrouping builds confidence for larger calculations and later exam topics.

Step‑by‑step method: 1) Write the numbers one under the other, aligning units, tens, hundreds and thousands. 2) Start from the rightmost column, subtract each digit, borrowing from the next column when needed. 3) Record the result in each column and move leftward until all columns are completed.

Worked example: Subtract 3,569 from 7,842.
– Write the numbers:
  7 8 4 2
- 3 5 6 9
– Units: 2 − 9 cannot, borrow 1 from the tens (4 becomes 3, 2 becomes 12). 12 − 9 = 3.
– Tens: now 3 − 6 cannot, borrow 1 from the hundreds (8 becomes 7, 3 becomes 13). 13 − 6 = 7.
– Hundreds: 7 − 5 = 2.
– Thousands: 7 − 3 = 4.
Result: 4,273. This demonstrates borrowing across multiple places.

Regular practice with printable worksheets, timed drills, and interactive games reinforces the process. Encourage students to check their work by adding the difference back to the subtrahend, which helps catch errors early.

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