26 in Roman Numerals

The royal titles, such as Henry I, Henry II, etc., use Roman Numerals. Have you noticed the names and wondered what these symbols (I and II) represent? Those are Roman Numerals. In ancient times, people used fingers, sticks, bones, etc., to count. As life became complex, a standard form was required for counting. Ancient Romans used the Roman Numeral system for this purpose. 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 XXVI to represent 26, where XX is 20, V is 5, and I is 1. 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, XXVI → XX + V + I → 20 + 5 + 1 = 26.

Rule 2: Repetition Method

To write a larger number, certain Roman Numerals can be repeated up to three times. For example, XX → 20 (X is repeated twice).

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, 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 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 26 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 26 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.
 

To write 26 in Roman Numerals, follow the steps:
 

Step 1: Break the number based on the place value: tens and ones. 

For 26, we write it as 20 + 6.

Step 2: Converting the number into Roman Numerals:

20 in Roman Numerals — XX

6 in Roman Numerals — VI

Step 3: Combining the Roman Numerals together:

Therefore, 26 in Roman Numerals is XX (20) + VI (6) = XXVI.

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

To write 26 in Roman Numerals, we group 26 as 20 + 6.

20 in Roman Numerals — XX

6 in Roman Numerals — VI

So, 26 is written as XXVI 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 26.

• Addition Rule: The addition method is used when a large number is followed by a smaller numeral, where the values are added. For example, XXVI = XX + V + I = 20 + 5 + 1 = 26.

• Grouping Method: Here the given number is grouped based on its place value and then converted into its Roman numerals. For example, 26 = 20 + 6 = XXVI.

• Repetition Rule: Certain symbols (I, X, C, M) in the Roman numeric system can be repeated up to three times. For example, XX = 20 (X is repeated twice).

• Subtraction Rule: The subtraction method is used when a smaller numeral precedes a larger numeral. For example, IV = V - I = 4.

• Limitation Rule: Some symbols, like V, L, and D, cannot be repeated. Additionally, symbols cannot be repeated more than three times.