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Last updated on February 24th, 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. 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 earlier. 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 DCCCV to represent 805, here D is 500, CCC is 300, and V is 5. 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.
The addition method is used when the smaller number is placed after the larger number, then it is the addition method. For example, VI → V + I → 5 + 1 = 6
To write a large number, there are certain Roman numerals that can be repeated three times. III → 3.
If a small number is followed by a large number in Roman numerals we subtract the smaller number from the large number, it is a subtraction method. For example, IX → X - I → 10 - 1 = 9
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 VV for 10 instead we use X and 8 we write as VIII not IIIIIIII.
Let’s now learn how to write 805 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 805 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.
To write 805 in Roman numerals, follow the steps
Step 1: The number is broken based on the place value. Place value that is ones, tens, hundreds, etc. For 805 we write it as 800 + 5
Step 2: Converting the number into Roman numerals
Step 3: Combining them Roman numerals together. Therefore, 805 in Roman numeral is DCCC (800) + V (5) = DCCCV
When writing a large number into Roman numerals we group the number. To write 805 in Roman numeral, we group 805 as 800 + 5
So, 805 is written as DCCCV in Roman numerals.
A historian is studying ancient documents that mention DCCC and V. What is the combined value in Roman numerals?
An architect is designing a monument with a total height of DCCL feet, and an additional height of LV feet is added for a sculpture. What is the total height of the monument in Roman numerals?
A collector has a set of coins with values represented by CCC and DLV. What is the total value of the coins in Roman numerals?
A library categorizes its books by centuries, having DCC books from the 8th century and CV books from the 9th. What is the total number of books from these centuries in Roman numerals?
Calculate the difference in Roman numerals between a quantity of CM and a smaller quantity of XCV.
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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