Five-Digit Minus Four-Digit

This multi-digit subtraction worksheet provides focused practice subtracting four-digit numbers from five-digit numbers, with many problems requiring regrouping across strings of zeros. Learners apply strategic borrowing and careful place-value reasoning to compute accurate differences while building endurance with complex subtraction.

Instructional Objectives

• Skill Focus (Grades 4-6): Subtract four-digit numbers from five-digit numbers using correct regrouping strategies.
• Conceptual Understanding (Grades 4-6): Understand how borrowing works across multiple place values, especially when zeros are present.
• Algebraic Reasoning (Grades 5-6): Decompose numbers and track multi-step regrouping to maintain accuracy throughout the subtraction process.
• Curriculum Alignment (Grades 4-6): Supports base-ten number system understanding, multi-digit subtraction fluency, and mathematical practices emphasizing perseverance and precision.

The problems are intentionally designed to target one of the most challenging subtraction scenarios students encounter. The clean, structured layout supports organization and accuracy, helping learners focus on the regrouping process without unnecessary distraction.

Learning Benefits

• Strengthens accuracy with advanced regrouping across zeros
• Builds confidence and stamina with large-number subtraction
• Reinforces deep place-value understanding and decomposition
• Effective for guided instruction, independent practice, or reinforcement

This printable worksheet delivers essential practice for mastering five-digit minus four-digit subtraction, helping students develop precision, perseverance, and confidence with advanced multi-step subtraction problems.

This worksheet is part of our Subtracting Across Zeros Worksheets collection.