Numihana1239 − 132 =
ThHTO
1239
−132
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Four-digit column subtraction.
Subtract whole numbers up to four digits using a written method.
Numihana · England Year 4
Four-digit column subtraction
Practice sheet
Name: ______________
Date: ______________
Subtract whole numbers up to four digits using a written method.
7183 − 1363 =
ThHTO
7183
−1363
7028 − 6828 =
ThHTO
7028
−6828
3012 − 1353 =
ThHTO
3012
−1353
4763 − 728 =
ThHTO
4763
−728
6991 − 1076 =
ThHTO
6991
−1076
Numihana · England Year 4
Four-digit column subtraction
Answer key
Name: ______________
Date: ______________
Subtract whole numbers up to four digits using a written method.
1239 − 132 =
ThHTO
1239
−132
1107
7183 − 1363 =
ThHTO
611
7183
−1363
5820
7028 − 6828 =
ThHTO
610
7028
−6828
200
3012 − 1353 =
ThHTO
291012
3012
−1353
1659
4763 − 728 =
ThHTO
513
4763
−728
4035
6991 − 1076 =
ThHTO
811
6991
−1076
5915
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The skill behind this activity
Subtract whole numbers up to four digits using a written method.
Department for Education: mathematics programmes of study ↗
Year 4 → Number → Addition and subtraction · Selected statutory skill. Pack 2.2.0 · source checked 2026-10-12.
For teachers and parents
Find the difference. A written exchange changes how the top number is represented without changing its value.
A common slip
Do not subtract the smaller digit from the larger in each column regardless of position.
Worked example
7034 − 3606 =
ThHTO
610214
7034
−3606
3428
Find the difference. A written exchange changes how the top number is represented without changing its value.