46 in Roman Numerals

The royal titles, such as Henry I, Henry II, and so on, often use Roman numerals. 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. As life became more complex, a standard form was required for counting. 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 XLVI to represent 46, where XL is 40 (50 - 10) and VI is 6 (5 + 1). 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, VI → V + I → 5 + 1 = 6.

Rule 2: Repetition Method

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

Rule 3: Subtraction Method

If a small number is placed before 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, and for 8, we write VIII, not IIIIIIII.

Let’s now learn how to write 46 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 46 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.

To write 46 in Roman numerals, follow the steps:

Step 1: Break the number based on the place value: tens and ones.

For 46, we write it as 40 + 6.

Step 2: Convert the numbers into Roman numerals.

40 in Roman numerals — XL

6 in Roman numerals — VI

Step 3: Combine the Roman numerals together.

Therefore, 46 in Roman numerals is XL (40) + VI (6) = XLVI.

When writing a large number in Roman numerals, we group the number.

To write 46 in Roman numerals, we group 46 as 40 + 6.

40 in Roman numerals — XL

6 in Roman numerals — VI

So, 46 is written as XLVI 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 46.

• Addition rule: The addition method is used when a smaller numeral follows a larger number, and the values are added. For example, VI = V + I = 5 + 1 = 6.
   
• Grouping method: Here, the given number is grouped based on its place value, and then each group is converted into its Roman numerals. For example, 46 = 40 + 6 = XLVI.
   
• 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: The subtraction method is used when a smaller numeral precedes a larger one, and the smaller value is subtracted from the larger. For example, XL = L - X = 50 - 10 = 40.
   
• Limitation rule: Some symbols, such as V, L, and D, cannot be repeated, and no symbol is repeated more than three times consecutively.