908 in Roman Numerals

The royal titles, such as Henry I, Henry II, and so on, use Roman Numerals. Have you noticed these names and wondered what these symbols (I and II) represented? Those are the Roman Numerals.

Earlier people counted using fingers, sticks, bones, etc. When life became complex, a standard form was required. Ancient Romans used the Roman Numeral system. I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000) are the symbols we use.

In Roman Numerals, we use CMVIII to represent 908, where CM is 900 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 a smaller number is placed after a larger number. For example, VIII → V + I + I + I → 5 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 8.

Rule 2: Repetition Method

To write a large number, there are certain Roman Numerals that can be repeated up to three times. III → 3.

Rule 3: Subtraction Method

If a small number is followed by a large number in Roman Numerals, we subtract the smaller number from the large number. For example, CM → M - C → 1000 - 100 = 900.

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 VV for 10; instead, we use X, and for 8, we write VIII, not IIIIIIII.

Let’s now learn how to write 908 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 908 in Roman numerals using the expansion method. To write 908 in Roman Numerals, follow the steps:

Step 1: Break the number based on place value: hundreds, tens, and ones. For 908, we write it as 900 + 8.

Step 2: Converting the number into Roman Numerals:
 

• 900 in Roman Numeral - CM
   
• 8 in Roman Numeral - VIII

Step 3: Combine the Roman Numerals together. Therefore, 908 in Roman Numerals is CM (900) + VIII (8) = CMVIII.

When writing a large number into Roman Numerals, we group the number. To write 908 in Roman Numerals, we group 908 as 900 + 8.

• 900 in Roman Numeral - CM
   
• 8 in Roman Numeral - VIII

So, 908 is written as CMVIII 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 908.

• Addition rule: The addition method is used when a smaller numeral follows a larger numeral, and their values are added. For example, VIII = V + I + I + I = 8.
   
• Grouping method: Here, the given numbers are grouped based on their place value and then converted into Roman numerals. For example, 908 = 900 + 8 = CMVIII.
   
• Subtraction rule: When a smaller numeral precedes a larger numeral, it is subtracted from the larger one. For example, CM = M - C = 900.
   
• Repetition rule: Certain symbols (I, X, C, M) in the Roman numeric system can be repeated only up to three times. For example, III = 3 (I is repeated three times to represent the number 3).
   
• Limitation rule: Some symbols, like V, L, and D, cannot be repeated. Instead, their equivalents are used to form the numbers, such as X for 10 instead of VV.