404 in roman numerals

The royal titles, such as Henry I, Henry II, and so on, use Roman numerals. Have you noticed the names and wondered what these symbols (I and II) represented? Those are 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 CDIV to represent 404, where CD is 400 and IV is 4. 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, VI → V + I → 5 + 1 = 6.

Rule 2: Repetition Method

To write larger numbers, certain Roman numerals can be repeated up to three times. For example, III → 3.

Rule 3: Subtraction Method

If a smaller number is placed before a larger number in Roman numerals, we subtract the smaller number from the larger number. For example, IV → V - I → 5 - 1 = 4.

Rule 4: Limitation Rule

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. Similarly, 8 is written as VIII, not IIIIIIII.

Let’s now learn how to write 404 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 place value, the number is broken down. In this section, we will learn how to write 404 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.

To write 404 in Roman numerals, follow the steps:

Step 1: Break the number based on place value, such as ones, tens, hundreds, etc.

For 404, we write it as 400 + 4.

Step 2: Convert the number into Roman numerals.

400 in Roman numerals — CD

4 in Roman numerals — IV

Step 3: Combine the Roman numerals together.

Therefore, 404 in Roman numerals is CD (400) + IV (4) = CDIV.

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

To write 404 in Roman numerals, we group 404 as 400 + 4.

400 in Roman numerals — CD

4 in Roman numerals — IV

So, 404 is written as CDIV 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 404.

CDI = 401
CDII = 402
CDIII = 403
CDIV = 404
CDV = 405

CDVI = 406
CDVII = 407
CDVIII = 408
CDIX = 409
 

• Addition rule: The addition method is used when a larger number is followed by a smaller numeral, where the values are added. For example, VI = V + I = 6.

• Grouping method: Here, the given number is grouped based on place value, and then we convert each group into Roman numerals. For example, 404 = 400 + 4 = CDIV.

• Repetition rule: Certain symbols (I, X, C, M) in the Roman numeral 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. For example, IV = V - I = 4.

• Limitation rule: Symbols cannot be repeated more than three times, and certain symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated.