Last updated on May 26th, 2025
Roman numerals are a way of expressing numbers using symbols. I, V, X, L, C, D, and M are the symbols we use. Roman numerals are used in royal titles, book names, sequences, and so on. Here we will be discussing Roman numerals, rules, and examples.
The royal titles, such as Henry I, Henry II, and so on. 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. As life became more complex, a standard form was required for counting. Ancient Romans used the Roman numeral system to count. I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000) are the symbols used in this system.
In Roman numerals, we use CLXVII to represent 167, where C is 100, L is 50, X is 10, V is 5, and II is 2. 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. For example, CLXVII → C + L + X + V + I + I → 100 + 50 + 10 + 5 + 1 + 1 = 167.
Rule 2: Repetition Method
To write a large number, there are certain Roman numerals that can be repeated three times. III → 3.
Rule 3: Subtraction Method
If a smaller number is followed by a larger number in Roman numerals, we subtract the smaller number from the larger number. For example, IX → X - I → 10 - 1 = 9.
Rule 4: Limitation Rule
The 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, and 8 is written as VIII, not IIIIIIII.
Let’s now learn how to write 167 in Roman numerals. Follow these methods to write the number in Roman numerals.
In the expansion method, based on the place value, the number is broken down. In this section, we will learn how to write 167 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.
To write 167 in Roman numerals, follow these steps:
Step 1: Break the number based on place value: hundreds, tens, and ones.
For 167, we write it as 100 + 50 + 10 + 5 + 2.
Step 2: Convert each number into Roman numerals.
100 in Roman numerals is C.
50 in Roman numerals is L.
10 in Roman numerals is X.
5 in Roman numerals is V.
2 in Roman numerals is II.
Step 3: Combine the Roman numerals together.
Therefore, 167 in Roman numerals is C (100) + L (50) + X (10) + V (5) + II (2) = CLXVII.
When writing a large number in Roman numerals, we group the number. To write 167 in Roman numerals, we group 167 as 100 + 50 + 10 + 5 + 2.
100 in Roman numerals is C.
50 in Roman numerals is L.
10 in Roman numerals is X.
5 in Roman numerals is V.
2 in Roman numerals is II.
So, 167 is written as CLXVII in Roman numerals.
Students often make mistakes when writing a number in Roman numerals. To master Roman numerals, we can learn a few common mistakes and the ways to avoid them.
A historian discovers CLXVII ancient coins in a buried chest and wants to distribute them equally among IX researchers. How many coins will each researcher receive?
Each researcher will receive XVIII coins.
To determine the number of coins each researcher receives, divide the total number of coins by the number of researchers.
CLXVII = 167
IX = 9
167 ÷ 9 = 18.
18 in Roman numerals can be written as XVIII.
An archaeologist found CLXVII pieces of pottery and wants to display them in groups of XIII per shelf. How many full shelves can be filled?
The number of full shelves that can be filled is XII.
To find how many full shelves can be filled, divide the total number of pottery pieces by the number per shelf.
CLXVII = 167
XIII = 13
167 ÷ 13 = 12.
12 in Roman numerals can be written as XII.
A museum exhibit features CCXLV artifacts on display, but CLXXVIII are temporarily removed for restoration. How many artifacts remain on display?
The number of artifacts remaining on display is LXVII.
Subtract the number of removed artifacts from the total number on display.
CCXLV = 245
CLXXVIII = 178
245 - 178 = 67.
67 in Roman numerals is LXVII.
A library has acquired a collection of CXCIV rare books. If the library decides to add CLXVII more books, how many rare books will the library have in total?
The total number of rare books will be CCCLXI.
Add the initial number of rare books to the additional books acquired.
CXCIV = 194
CLXVII = 167
194 + 167 = 361.
361 in Roman numerals can be written as CCCLXI.
Convert 167 into Roman numerals using the expansion method.
CLXVII
Break down the number 167 into its components.
167 = 100 + 50 + 10 + 7
100 in Roman numerals is C, 50 is L, 10 is X, and 7 is VII.
Combine these to form CLXVII.
Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana has almost two years of teaching experience. She is a number ninja as she loves numbers. Her interest in numbers can be seen in the way she cracks math puzzles and hidden patterns.
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