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Last updated on February 25th, 2025
Roman numerals are a system of expressing numbers using specific symbols: I, V, X, L, C, D, and M. These numerals are commonly used in royal titles, book names, sequences, and more. Here, we will discuss Roman numerals, their rules, and examples.
Roman numerals are used in various contexts such as royal titles, for example, Henry VIII (8). Have you ever wondered what these symbols represent? They are Roman numerals.
Ancient Romans used this numeral system to count, with symbols like I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000). In Roman numerals, we use DCLXXVI to represent 676, where D is 500, C is 100, L is 50, X is 10, V is 5, and I is 1. Let’s explore more about Roman numerals and how to write them.
There are certain basic rules to write a number in Roman numerals. In this section, let’s discuss some essential rules to remember when writing numbers in Roman numerals.
The addition method is applied when a smaller number is placed after a larger number. For example, VI → V + I → 5 + 1 = 6.
Certain Roman numerals can be repeated up to three times. For example, XXX → 30.
When a smaller numeral precedes a larger numeral, it is subtracted. For instance, IV → V - I → 5 - 1 = 4.
Symbols cannot be repeated more than three times. Symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated. For example, we write 50 as L, not XXXXX.
Let’s learn how to write 676 in Roman numerals. We can use various methods to write this number in Roman numerals:
In the expansion method, the number is broken down based on place value. Let's learn how to write 676 using this method. To write 676 in Roman numerals, follow these steps:
Step 1: Break down the number by place value: hundreds, tens, and ones. For 676, we write it as 600 + 70 + 6.
Step 2: Convert each value into Roman numerals:
Step 3: Combine these Roman numerals: Therefore, 676 in Roman numerals is DC (600) + LXX (70) + VI (6) = DCLXXVI.
When writing a larger number in Roman numerals, we group the number. To write 676 in Roman numerals, we group 676 as 600 + 70 + 6.
So, 676 is written as DCLXXVI in Roman numerals.
Calculate the result of multiplying DCCLXXVI by VIII.
A historian has DCCLXXVI ancient coins and wants to distribute them equally among XXVI collectors. How many coins does each collector receive?
Add the Roman numerals CDXLIV and CCXXXII.
What is the difference between DCCLXXVI and DCLXVI?
Express the number 676 as a Roman numeral using the breakdown method of hundreds, tens, and units.
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