Year 4 Subtracting from 3 or more digits Worksheets
Add and subtract numbers mentally (A)
Add and subtract numbers mentally (B)
Add and subtract numbers mentally (C)
Adding and Subtracting Multiples of 1,000
Estimating Answers Addition and Subtraction
Subtracting 100s from 4 Digit Numbers
Subtracting 10s from 4 Digit Numbers
Subtracting 1s from 4 Digit Numbers
Subtracting Ones from 3 Digit Numbers (With Exchanges) - Using Number Lines
Subtraction Wheels - Subtracting Ones from 3 Digit Numbers (No Exchanges)
Subtraction Wheels - Subtracting Ones from 3 Digit Numbers (With Exchanges)
Subtraction Wheels - Subtracting Tens from 3 Digit Numbers (No Exchanges)
Subtraction Wheels - Subtracting Tens from 3 Digit Numbers (With Exchanges)
Subtraction Wheels - Subtracting Hundreds from 3 Digit Numbers
Using Inverses to Check Answers Addition and Subtraction
Premium Three-Digit Subtraction with Regrouping Worksheets That Actually Work for Year 4
Our Year 4 subtraction materials strike that perfect balance for your young learners in primary schools, starting with 3-digit subtraction without regrouping before gradually introducing borrowing concepts through our proven column method approach. Each of our worksheets is created in ready-to-use, printable PDF format and includes detailed working-out sections, so students can see exactly how we tackle tricky mental maths problems step-by-step. Unlike basic homework sheets found elsewhere, our resources include comprehensive answer keys and teaching guidance that save you precious preparation time.
Professional Multi-Digit Subtraction Worksheets with Borrowing - Key Features and Benefits
Subtracting from 3 or more digits means taking away numbers that have hundreds, thousands, or even larger place values - like working out 3,456 - 1,789 or 5,247 - 2,968. The tricky part is when students need to "borrow" or regroup from the next column over, which is where many Year 4 children find it challenging but also quite satisfying once they master the technique. Our practice sheets systematically build this crucial skill through carefully sequenced exercises.
With our wide variety of subtraction resources and revision materials, your students' progress will go from subtracting three-digit numbers with simple exchanges to tackling multiple borrowing scenarios across different place values. The variety keeps them engaged, while our clear visual layouts help children track their work systematically through each calculation.
• Column subtraction with proper alignment techniques and place value understanding
• Advanced regrouping across tens, hundreds, and thousands place values
• Mental estimation strategies for checking answers and building number sense
• Problem-solving with real-world subtraction scenarios that connect to daily life
• Building fluency with our expertly designed 3-digit subtraction worksheets practice
• Step-by-step worked examples that demonstrate the written subtraction method clearly
Expert Column Subtraction Practice Sheets - Building Genuine KS2 Maths Confidence
We've noticed that students who regularly use our three-digit subtraction with borrowing worksheets show remarkable improvement in their overall number confidence and mathematical resilience. There's something about mastering these multi-step calculations that clicks for children - suddenly they're approaching bigger numbers without that worried look we all recognise from our classrooms. The structured practice also prepares them beautifully for Year 5's more complex arithmetic challenges, creating a solid foundation for future learning.
• Develops a systematic approach to complex calculations using proven methods
• Strengthens place value understanding through practical, hands-on application
• Builds essential mental maths estimation skills for independent self-checking
• Prepares the foundation for multiplication and division algorithms in upper KS2
• Increases speed and accuracy with multi-digit operations through regular practice
• Supports differentiated learning with multiple difficulty levels in each pack
Real-World Primary School Subtraction Applications - When 3-Digit Calculations Actually Matter
From calculating remaining balances after significant purchases to determining precise measurements in construction projects, advanced subtraction skills demonstrate remarkable practical value in everyday situations. We particularly enjoy witnessing that triumphant "eureka!" moment when children realise they're applying sophisticated mathematical reasoning to solve authentic challenges that matter beyond the classroom walls.
• Large purchase calculations and determining changes from substantial amounts during shopping trips
• Sport statistics analysis comparing scores and performance differences in PE lessons
• Science experiments require accurate measurement calculations and precise data analysis
• History lessons calculating year differences between significant historical events and timelines
• Design technology projects measuring materials and calculating precise requirements for construction
• Financial literacy activities involving budgeting, savings calculations, and pocket money management