188 in Roman Numerals

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 to count using fingers, sticks, bones, etc. to count.

When life became complex, a standard form was required to count. Ancient Romans used the Roman Numeral system to count. I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), D (500), and M (1000) are the symbols we use to count.

In Roman Numerals, we use CLXXXVIII to represent 188, where C is 100, L is 50, XXX is 30, and VIII is 8. 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 the smaller number is placed after the larger number. For example, CLXXXVIII → C + L + XXX + VIII → 100 + 50 + 30 + 8 = 188

Rule 2: Repetition Method

To write a large number, certain Roman Numerals can be repeated up to three times. For example, XXX → 30.

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

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 LLL for 150; instead, we use CL.

Let’s now learn how to write 188 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 188 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.

To write 188 in Roman Numerals, follow the steps:

Step 1: Break the number based on place value. Place values are ones, tens, hundreds, etc. 

For 188, we write it as 100 + 80 + 8

Step 2: Convert the number into Roman Numerals

    100 in Roman Numerals — C
    80 in Roman Numerals — LXXX
    8 in Roman Numerals — VIII

Step 3: Combine the Roman Numerals together. 

 Therefore, 188 in Roman Numerals is C + LXXX + VIII = CLXXXVIII.

When writing a large number in Roman Numerals, we group the number. 

To write 188 in Roman Numerals, we group 188 as 100 + 80 + 8
100 in Roman Numerals — C
80 in Roman Numerals — LXXX
8 in Roman Numerals — VIII

So, 188 is written as CLXXXVIII 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 188

CLXXXVIII = 188
CLXXXIX = 189
CXC = 190
CXCI = 191
CXCII = 192
CXCIII = 193
CXCIV = 194
CXCV = 195
CXCVI = 196
CXCVII = 197
CXCVIII = 198

• Addition Rule: The addition method is used when a large numeral is followed by a smaller numeral, and their values are added. For example, CLXXXVIII = C + LXXX + VIII = 100 + 80 + 8 = 188.

• Grouping Method: Here, the given number is grouped based on its place value, and then each group is converted into its Roman numerals. For example, 188 = 100 + 80 + 8 = CLXXXVIII.

• Repetition Rule: Certain symbols (I, X, C, M) in the Roman numeric system can be repeated only up to three times. For example, XXX = 30 (X is repeated three times to represent the number 30).

• Subtraction Rule: The subtraction method is used when a smaller numeral precedes a larger numeral, subtracting the smaller from the larger. For example, IX = X - I = 9.

• Limitation Rule: Symbols cannot be repeated more than three times, and some symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated. For example, we write 150 as CL, not LLL.