453 in Roman Numerals

The royal titles, such as Henry I, Henry II, and so on, use Roman numerals. Have you noticed the names and wondered what these symbols (I and II) represented? Those are the Roman numerals.

Earlier, people used fingers, sticks, bones, etc., to count. When life became more complex, a standard form was required for counting.

Ancient Romans used the Roman numeral system. I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000) are the symbols we use to count. In Roman numerals, we use CDLIII to represent 453, where C is 100, D is 500, L is 50, and III is 3. Let’s learn more about Roman numerals and how we write them.

There are certain basic rules for writing 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. For example, VI → V + I → 5 + 1 = 6.

Rule 2: Repetition Method

To write a large number, certain Roman numerals can be repeated up to three times. For example, III → 3.

Rule 3: Subtraction Method

If a small number precedes a large number in Roman numerals, we subtract the smaller number from the larger number. For example, IV → V - I → 5 - 1 = 4.

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 don't write VV for 10; instead, we use X, and for 8, we write VIII, not IIIIIIII.

Let’s now learn how to write 453 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 the place value, the number is broken down. In this section, we will learn how to write 453 in Roman numerals using the expansion method. To write 453 in Roman numerals, follow the steps:

Step 1: Break the number based on place value: ones, tens, hundreds, etc. For 453, we write it as 400 + 50 + 3.

Step 2: Convert the number into Roman numerals: - 400 in Roman numerals — CD - 50 in Roman numerals — L - 3 in Roman numerals — III

Step 3: Combine the Roman numerals together. Therefore, 453 in Roman numerals is CD (400) + L (50) + III (3) = CDLIII.

When writing a large number in Roman numerals, we group the numbers. To write 453 in Roman numerals, we group 453 as 400 + 50 + 3:

• 400 in Roman numerals — CD
   
• 50 in Roman numerals — L
   
• 3 in Roman numerals — III

So, 453 is written as CDLIII 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 453.

• Addition Rule: The addition method is used when a larger numeral is followed by a smaller numeral, and their values are added. For example, VI = V + I = 5 + 1 = 6.
   
• Grouping Method: Here, the given numbers are grouped based on their place value and then converted into Roman numerals. For example, 453 = 400 + 50 + 3 = CDLIII.
   
• Repetition Rule: Certain symbols (I, X, C, M) in the Roman numeral system can be repeated only up to three times. For example, III = 3 (I is repeated three times to represent the number 3).
   
• Subtraction Rule: Used when a smaller numeral precedes a larger numeral, subtracting the smaller from the larger. For example, IV = 5 - 1 = 4.
   
• Limitation Rule: Some symbols, like V, L, and D, cannot be repeated. For example, 10 is X, not VV.