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 used. Roman Numerals are employed in royal titles, book names, sequences, and more. Here, we will be discussing Roman Numerals, rules, and examples relevant to the number 26.
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.
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.
Students make mistakes when writing numbers in Roman Numerals. To master Roman Numerals, we can learn a few common mistakes and ways to avoid them.
A historian discovers a set of XXVI ancient coins, each inscribed with a unique symbol. If each symbol represents a different numeral, how many unique numerals are there?
There are XXVI unique numerals.
The number of coins is XXVI, which in Roman Numerals represents 26. Therefore, there are 26 unique numerals.
An archaeologist finds a scroll that mentions the number of bricks used to build an ancient structure as DCCCLX multiplied by XXVI. Calculate the total number of bricks in the structure.
The total number of bricks is XXIIICDLX.
In Roman Numerals, DCCCLX is 860 and XXVI is 26. The multiplication of these two numbers is 860 × 26 = 22,360. In Roman Numerals, 22,360 can be written as XXIIICDLX.
A teacher wants to distribute LXXVIII apples equally among XXVI students. How many apples will each student receive?
Each student will receive III apples.
To find the number of apples each student gets, divide the total number of apples by the number of students. That is LXXVIII / XXVI.
LXXVIII = 78
XXVI = 26
78 / 26 = 3.
3 in Roman Numerals is III.
Find the sum of CLXV and XXVI.
The sum of CLXV and XXVI is CXCI.
Sum is the result of adding two numbers.
CLXV = 165
XXVI = 26
165 + 26 = 191
191 in Roman Numerals is CXCI.
What is the difference between L and XXVI?
The difference between L and XXVI is XXIV.
The difference of two numbers is the value we get when subtracting one number from the other.
L = 50
XXVI = 26
50 - 26 = 24
24 in Roman Numerals can be written as XXIV.
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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