1700 in Roman Numerals

Royal titles, such as Henry I, Henry II, and so on, often use Roman Numerals. Have you noticed these symbols (I, II) and wondered what they represent? They are Roman Numerals. In ancient times, people counted using fingers, sticks, bones, etc., but as life became more complex, a standard form of counting was needed.

The ancient Romans developed the Roman Numeral system for counting. The symbols used are I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000). In Roman Numerals, we use MDCC to represent 1700, where M is 1000, D is 500, and CC is 200.

Let’s learn more about Roman Numerals and how we write them.

There are certain basic rules for writing numbers in Roman Numerals. In this section, let’s discuss some basic rules to remember when writing numbers in Roman Numerals.

Rule 1: Addition Method

The addition method is used when a smaller number is placed after a larger number. For example, MDCC → M + D + C + C → 1000 + 500 + 100 + 100 = 1700.

Rule 2: Repetition Method

To write larger numbers, certain Roman Numerals can be repeated up to three times. For example, CCC → 300.

Rule 3: Subtraction Method

If a smaller numeral precedes a larger numeral, we subtract the smaller number from the larger one. For example, XC → C - X → 100 - 10 = 90.

Rule 4: Limitation Rule

Symbols cannot be repeated more than three times, and some symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated. We won't write DD for 1000; instead, we use M, and we write 8 as VIII, not IIIIIIII.

Let’s learn how to write 1700 in Roman Numerals. Follow these methods to write the number in Roman Numerals:

• By Expansion Method
• By Grouping Method

In the expansion method, the number is broken down based on place value. In this section, we will learn how to write 1700 in Roman Numerals using the expansion method. To write 1700 in Roman Numerals, follow these steps:

Step 1: Break the number based on place value: thousands, hundreds, tens, and ones. For 1700, we write it as 1000 + 500 + 200.

Step 2: Convert the numbers into Roman Numerals:

• 1000 in Roman Numerals - M
   
• 500 in Roman Numerals - D
   
• 100 in Roman Numerals - C

Step 3: Combine the Roman Numerals. Therefore, 1700 in Roman Numerals is M (1000) + D (500) + C (100) + C (100) = MDCC.

When writing a large number in Roman Numerals, we group the numerals. To write 1700 in Roman Numerals, group 1700 as 1000 + 500 + 200.

• 1000 in Roman Numerals - M
   
• 500 in Roman Numerals - D
   
• 200 in Roman Numerals - CC

So, 1700 is written as MDCC in Roman Numerals.

Roman Numerals follow a pattern, making them look similar. In this section, we will learn some numbers related to the Roman numeral 1700:

• Addition Rule: Used when a larger numeral is followed by a smaller one; the values are added. For example, MDCC = M + D + C + C = 1000 + 500 + 100 + 100 = 1700.
   
• Grouping Method: Numerals are grouped based on their place value and converted into Roman Numerals. For example, 1700 = 1000 + 500 + 200 = MDCC.
   
• Repetition Rule: Certain symbols (I, X, C, M) in the Roman numeral system can be repeated up to three times. For example, CCC = 300 (C is repeated three times to represent the number 300).
   
• Subtraction Rule: Used when a smaller numeral precedes a larger one; the smaller is subtracted from the larger one. For example, IX = X - I = 10 - 1 = 9.
   
• Limitation Rule: Some symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated. For example, 10 is written as X, not VV.