Big Number Subtrahend Finder

This worksheet includes 20 large-number subtraction problems where the subtrahend is missing. Students work with numbers in the thousands, promoting comfort with multi-digit reasoning. Because the result is given, learners must determine what was taken away-an essential algebraic thinking skill. The variety in magnitude strengthens place-value awareness across all digits. This worksheet is ideal for advanced practice, homework, or mastery checks. Students gain confidence analyzing multi-step differences and reconstructing missing values.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Mathematics – Multi-Digit Subtraction (4-digit)

Mathematics – Algebraic Thinking with Unknowns

Mathematics – Place-Value Reasoning

Mathematics – Reconstructing Operations

This worksheet is part of our Missing Number Subtraction Worksheets collection.