980 in Roman Numerals

Royal titles such as Henry I, Henry II, etc., use Roman Numerals. Have you noticed these symbols and wondered what they represent? Those are Roman Numerals. In ancient times, people used fingers, sticks, and bones for counting. As life became more complex, a standardized form was necessary.

The ancient Romans developed the Roman Numeral system. I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000) are the symbols used for counting. In Roman Numerals, we use CMLXXX to represent 980. Here, CM is 900, L is 50, and XXX is 30.

Let’s learn more about Roman numerals and how to write them.

Certain basic rules must be remembered when writing numbers in Roman Numerals. Let's discuss some of these rules.

Rule 1: Addition Method

When a smaller numeral appears after a larger numeral, the values are added. For example, LX → L + X → 50 + 10 = 60

Rule 2: Repetition Method

Certain Roman Numerals can be repeated up to three times to represent values. For example, XXX → 30.

Rule 3: Subtraction Method

When a smaller numeral precedes a larger numeral, it is subtracted from the larger numeral. For example, XC → C - X → 100 - 10 = 90

Rule 4: Limitation Rule

Symbols cannot be repeated more than three times, and symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated. For instance, we don't write LL for 100; instead, we use C.

Let’s learn how to write 980 in Roman Numerals using these methods:

• By Expansion Method
• By Grouping Method

In the expansion method, numbers are broken down based on place value. Here's how to write 980 in Roman Numerals using this method:

Step 1: Break the number based on place value: hundreds, tens, and ones. For 980, we write it as 900 + 80.

Step 2: Convert each part into Roman Numerals:

• 900 in Roman Numerals - CM
   
• 80 in Roman Numerals - LXXX

Step 3: Combine the Roman Numerals together: Therefore, 980 in Roman Numerals is CM (900) + LXXX (80) = CMLXXX

When writing a number in Roman Numerals, we group the numbers. For 980, group it as 900 + 80.

• 900 in Roman Numerals - CM
   
• 80 in Roman Numerals - LXXX

So, 980 is written as CMLXXX in Roman Numerals.

Roman Numerals follow a pattern. Here are some numbers related to 980 in Roman Numerals:

• Addition rule: Addition is used when a smaller numeral follows a larger numeral, adding their values. For example, LXXX = L + XXX = 50 + 30 = 80.
   
• Grouping method: Numbers are grouped based on place value before conversion to Roman Numerals. For example, 980 = 900 + 80 = CMLXXX.
   
• Repetition rule: Certain symbols (I, X, C, M) can be repeated up to three times. For example, XXX = 30 (X is repeated three times).
   
• Subtraction rule: Subtraction is used when a smaller numeral precedes a larger numeral, subtracting the smaller from the larger. For example, CM = 1000 - 100 = 900.
   
• Limitation rule: Symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated, and no symbol should be repeated more than three times consecutively.