Last updated on May 26th, 2025
Roman numerals are the way of expressing numbers using symbols. I, V, X, L, C, D, and M are the symbols we use. Roman Numerals are used in royal titles, book names, sequences, and so on. Here we will be discussing Roman Numerals, rules, and examples.
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. Earlier people used to count using fingers, sticks, bones, etc., to count earlier. When life became complex, a standard form was required to count. 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 CMXXVII to represent 927. Here, CM is 900, XX is 20, and VII is 7. 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.
The addition method is used when the smaller number is placed after the larger number. For example, XXVII → X + X + V + I + I = 10 + 10 + 5 + 1 + 1 = 27.
To write a large number, there are certain Roman Numerals that can be repeated three times. III → 3.
If a small number precedes a large number in Roman Numerals, we subtract the smaller number from the large number. For example, CM → M - C = 1000 - 100 = 900.
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 DDD for 1500; instead, we use MD.
Let’s now learn how to write 927 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 927 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.
To write 927 in Roman Numerals, follow these steps:
Step 1: Break the number based on place value: hundreds, tens, ones. 927 = 900 + 20 + 7
Step 2: Converting the number into Roman Numerals:
Step 3: Combining the Roman Numerals together: Therefore, 927 in Roman Numerals is CM (900) + XX (20) + VII (7) = CMXXVII
When writing a large number into Roman Numerals, we group the number. To write 927 in Roman Numerals, we group 927 as 900 + 20 + 7.
So, 927 is written as CMXXVII in Roman Numerals.
Students make mistakes when writing a number in Roman Numerals. To master Roman Numerals, we can learn a few common mistakes and the ways to avoid them.
Calculate the product of CMXXVII and II.
The product of CMXXVII and II is MDCCLIV.
In numbers, CMXXVII is 927 and II is 2.
The product of CMXXVII and II is 927 × 2 = 1854.
1854 in Roman Numerals can be written as MDCCLIV.
A library has MMCDXC books and wants to distribute them evenly among CMXXVII members. How many books will each member receive?
Each member will receive II books.
To find the number of books each member receives, divide the total number of books by the number of members.
MMCDXC = 2490, CMXXVII = 927.
Therefore, 2490 / 927 ≈ 2.68.
Since we cannot distribute a fraction of a book, each member gets 2 books.
Find the sum of DCCCLXXVII and CMXXVII.
The sum of DCCCLXXVII and CMXXVII is MDCCIV.
Sum is the result of adding two numbers.
DCCCLXXVII = 877, CMXXVII = 927. 877 + 927 = 1804.
1804 in Roman Numerals is MDCCIV.
The sum of DCCCLXXVII and CMXXVII is MDCCIV.
What is the difference between MXXVII and CMXXVII?
The difference between MXXVII and CMXXVII is C.
The difference of two numbers is the value we get when subtracting one number from the other.
MXXVII = 1027, CMXXVII = 927.
1027 - 927 = 100.
100 in Roman Numerals can be written as C.
Write the Roman Numeral for 927 + 73 using the expansion method.
The Roman Numeral for 927 + 73 is M.
Step 1: First convert the numbers 927 and 73 into Roman numerals.
927 - CMXXVII, 73 - LXXIII.
Add the numbers together: 927 + 73 = 1000.
Using the expansion method: 1000 = M.
Hiralee Lalitkumar Makwana has almost two years of teaching experience. She is a number ninja as she loves numbers. Her interest in numbers can be seen in the way she cracks math puzzles and hidden patterns.
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