108 in Roman Numerals

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. In ancient times, 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 for counting. The symbols are: I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000).

In Roman Numerals, we use CVIII to represent 108. Here, C is 100, V is 5, and III is 3. 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 the smaller number is placed after the larger number. For example, CVIII → C + V + III → 100 + 5 + 3 = 108.

Rule 2: Repetition Method

To write a large number, some Roman Numerals can be repeated up to three times. For example, III → 3.

Rule 3: Subtraction Method

If a smaller number precedes a larger number in Roman Numerals, we subtract the smaller number from the larger number. For example, IX → X - I → 10 - 1 = 9.

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 don't write VV for 10; instead, we use X. For 8, we write VIII, not IIIIIIII.
 

Let’s now learn how to write 108 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 108 in Roman Numerals using the expansion method.

To write 108 in Roman Numerals, follow the steps:

Step 1: Break the number based on place value: Hundreds, Tens, and Ones.

For 108, we write it as 100 + 8.

Step 2: Convert the numbers into Roman Numerals.

- 100 in Roman Numerals — C.
- 8 in Roman Numerals — VIII.

Step 3: Combine the Roman Numerals.

Therefore, 108 in Roman Numerals is C (100) + VIII (8) = CVIII.
 

When writing a large number into Roman Numerals, we group the number. To write 108 in Roman Numerals, we group 108 as 100 + 8.

- 100 in Roman Numerals — C.
- 8 in Roman Numerals — VIII.

So, 108 is written as CVIII 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 108.

• Addition Rule: The addition method is used when a large numeral is followed by a smaller numeral; here, the values are added. For example, CVIII = C + V + III = 100 + 5 + 3 = 108.
   
• Grouping Method: Here, the given numbers are grouped based on their place value, and then each group is converted into its Roman numerals. For example, 108 = 100 + 8 = CVIII.
   
• 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).
   
• Subtraction Rule: This method is used when a smaller numeral precedes a larger numeral; the smaller numeral is subtracted from the larger one.
   
• Limitation Rule: Some symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated, and symbols cannot be repeated more than three times.