1960 in Roman Numerals

Royal titles, such as Henry I, Henry II, and so on, use Roman Numerals. Have you noticed these names and wondered what the symbols (I and II) represent? Those are Roman Numerals.

In ancient times, people used to count using fingers, sticks, bones, etc. As life became more complex, a standard form was required. Ancient Romans used the Roman Numeral system for counting. The symbols are I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000).

In Roman Numerals, 1960 is written as MCMLX, where M is 1000, CM is 900, L is 50, and X is 10. Let’s learn more about Roman numerals and how we write them.

There are certain basic rules to write a number in Roman Numerals. In this section, let’s discuss some basic rules that need to be remembered when writing a number in Roman numerals.

Rule 1: Addition Method

The addition method is used when a smaller number is placed after a larger number. This means we add the values. For example, LX → L + X → 50 + 10 = 60.

Rule 2: Repetition Method

To write large numbers, certain Roman Numerals can be repeated up to three times. For example, XXX → 30.

Rule 3: Subtraction Method

If a smaller number precedes a larger number in Roman Numerals, we subtract the smaller number from the larger one. For example, CM → M - C → 1000 - 100 = 900.

Rule 4: Limitation Rule

Symbols cannot be repeated more than three times, and some symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated. For example, we won't write VV for 10; instead, we use X. Similarly, 8 is written as VIII, not IIIIIIII.

Let’s now learn how to write 1960 in Roman Numerals. Follow these methods to write the number in Roman Numerals:

• By Expansion Method
• By Grouping Method

In the expansion method, based on place value, the number is broken down. In this section, we will learn how to write 1960 in Roman numerals using the expansion method. To write 1960 in Roman Numerals, follow these steps:

Step 1: Break the number based on place value: 1000 + 900 + 50 + 10.

Step 2: Convert each part into Roman Numerals:

• 1000 in Roman Numerals - M

• 900 in Roman Numerals - CM

• 50 in Roman Numerals - L

• 10 in Roman Numerals - X

Step 3: Combine the Roman Numerals together. Therefore, 1960 in Roman Numerals is M (1000) + CM (900) + L (50) + X (10) = MCMLX.

When writing a large number in Roman Numerals, we group the number. To write 1960 in Roman Numerals, we group 1960 as 1000 + 900 + 50 + 10.

• 1000 in Roman Numerals - M

• 900 in Roman Numerals - CM

• 50 in Roman Numerals - L

• 10 in Roman Numerals - X

So, 1960 is written as MCMLX in Roman Numerals.

Roman Numerals follow a certain pattern, making them look similar. In this section, we will learn some numbers related to the Roman numeral 1960: 

• Addition rule: The addition method is used when a large number is followed by a smaller numeral, and the values are added. For example, LX = L + X = 50 + 10 = 60.

• Grouping method: Here, the given numbers are grouped based on their place value and then converted into Roman numerals. For example, 1960 = 1000 + 900 + 50 + 10 = MCMLX.

• Repetition rule: Certain symbols (I, X, C, M) in the Roman numeric system can be repeated only up to three times. For example, XXX = 30 (X is repeated three times to represent the number 30).

• Subtraction rule: The subtraction method is used when a smaller numeral precedes a larger one, and the smaller numeral is subtracted from the larger. For example, CM = M - C = 1000 - 100 = 900.

• Limitation rule: Symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated and should not appear more than once in succession. For example, 10 is X, not VV.