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Last updated on February 21st, 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, use Roman numerals. Have you ever noticed these symbols and wondered what they represent? Earlier people used to count using fingers, sticks, bones, etc. 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), C (100), D (500), and M (1000) are the symbols we use to count.
In Roman Numerals, we use CCCLII to represent 352. Here, C is 100, L is 50, 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
When the smaller number is placed after the larger number, we use the addition method. For example, CCCLII → C + C + C + L + I + I → 100 + 100 + 100 + 50 + 1 + 1 = 352.
Rule 2: Repetition Method
Certain Roman Numerals can be repeated up to three times. For example, CCC → 300 (C is repeated three times).
Rule 3: Subtraction Method
If a small number is followed by a larger number in Roman Numerals, we subtract the smaller number from the larger number. For example, XL → L - X → 50 - 10 = 40.
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 LL for 100; instead, we use C.
Let’s now learn how to write 352 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 352 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.
To write 352 in Roman Numerals, follow the steps:
Step 1: Break the number based on the place value. Place values are ones, tens, hundreds, etc.
For 352, we write it as 300 + 50 + 2.
Step 2: Convert the numbers into Roman Numerals:
- 300 in Roman Numerals — CCC
- 50 in Roman Numerals — L
- 2 in Roman Numerals — II
Step 3: Combine the Roman Numerals together.
Therefore, 352 in Roman Numerals is CCC (300) + L (50) + II (2) = CCCLII.
When writing a large number in Roman Numerals, we group the number.
To write 352 in Roman Numerals, we group 352 as 300 + 50 + 2:
- 300 in Roman Numerals — CCC
- 50 in Roman Numerals — L
- 2 in Roman Numerals — II
So, 352 is written as CCCLII in Roman Numerals.
A historian finds a parchment that states the construction of a fortress took CCCLII days. If each phase of construction lasted LXXIV days, how many phases were there?
An ancient scroll mentions a festival that occurs every CCCLII years. If the last festival was held in the year MMXVIII, in which year will the next festival occur?
Convert the Roman numeral representation of CCCLII into modern-day Arabic numbers and multiply it by VIII.
A museum is cataloging artifacts and has CCCCLXX ancient coins. They plan to display them equally in XIII cases. How many coins will each case contain?
A scholar is transcribing an old manuscript that states a king ruled for CCCLII years and his successor ruled for CLXIV years. How long did both kings rule together?
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