708 in Roman Numerals

Royal titles, such as Henry I, Henry II, and so on, often use Roman numerals. Have you noticed these symbols and wondered what they represent? Those are Roman numerals. In ancient times, people used fingers, sticks, and bones to count.

As life became more complex, a standard counting system was needed. Ancient Romans developed the Roman numeral system. The symbols we use are I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000).

In Roman numerals, 708 is represented as DCCVIII. Here, D is 500, C is 100, and VIII is 8. Let’s learn more about Roman numerals and how to write them.

There are certain basic rules to write numbers in Roman numerals. Let's discuss some key rules that need to be remembered:

Rule 1: Addition Method

When a smaller number is placed after a larger one, it is the addition method. For example, VIII → V + III → 5 + 3 = 8.

Rule 2: Repetition Method

Certain Roman numerals can be repeated up to three times to represent larger numbers. For example, CCC → 300.

Rule 3: Subtraction Method

If a smaller number precedes a larger number, we subtract the smaller from the larger. For example, XC → X - C → 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.

Let's learn how to write 708 in Roman numerals using the following methods:

•  By Expansion Method
•  By Grouping Method
   

In the expansion method, the number is broken down based on place value. Here's how to write 708 in Roman numerals:

Step 1: Break down 708 based on place values: 700 + 8.

Step 2: Convert each part into Roman numerals:

- 700 in Roman numerals is DCC (500 + 100 + 100).
- 8 in Roman numerals is VIII.
 

Step 3: Combine them: DCC + VIII = DCCVIII.

For large numbers, group them appropriately:
 

- 700 is DCC.

- 8 is VIII.
 

So, 708 is written as DCCVIII in Roman numerals.

Roman numerals follow specific patterns. Here are some numbers related to 708:

• Addition Rule: When a larger numeral is followed by a smaller, their values are added. E.g., VIII = V + III = 8.

• Grouping Method: The number is grouped based on place value and converted into Roman numerals. E.g., 708 = 700 + 8 = DCCVIII.

• Repetition Rule: Certain symbols (I, X, C, M) can be repeated up to three times.

• Subtraction Method: Used when a smaller numeral precedes a larger one. E.g., XC = 90.

• Limitation Rule: Some symbols like V, L, and D are not repeated.