1996 in Roman Numerals

The royal titles, such as Henry I, Henry II, and so on, use Roman Numerals. Have you noticed these symbols (I and II) and wondered what they represent?

Those are Roman Numerals. In ancient times, people used fingers, sticks, bones, etc., to count. As life became more complex, a standard form was required for counting. Ancient Romans used the Roman Numeral system, which includes symbols like I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000).

In Roman Numerals, we use MCMXCVI to represent 1996. Here, M is 1000, CM is 900, XC is 90, and VI is 6. 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

Certain Roman Numerals can be repeated three times to write larger numbers. 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, CM → M - C → 1000 - 100 = 900

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 VV for 10; instead, we use X.

Let’s now learn how to write 1996 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 1996 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.

To write 1996 in Roman Numerals, follow the steps:

Step 1: Break the number based on place values: ones, tens, hundreds, etc. For 1996, we write it as 1000 + 900 + 90 + 6.

Step 2: Convert the number into Roman Numerals:

1000 in Roman Numeral — M

900 in Roman Numeral — CM

90 in Roman Numeral — XC

6 in Roman Numeral — VI

Step 3: Combine the Roman Numerals together.

Therefore, 1996 in Roman Numeral is M (1000) + CM (900) + XC (90) + VI (6) = MCMXCVI.

When writing a large number into Roman Numeral, we group the number.

To write 1996 in Roman Numeral, we group 1996 as 1000 + 900 + 90 + 6.

1000 in Roman Numeral — M

900 in Roman Numeral — CM

90 in Roman Numeral — XC

6 in Roman Numeral — VI

So, 1996 is written as MCMXCVI 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 1996.

• Addition method: Used when a larger number is followed by a smaller numeral, and values are added. For example, VI = V + I = 5 + 1 = 6.

• Subtraction method: Used when a smaller numeral precedes a larger one, subtracting values. For instance, CM = 1000 - 100 = 900.

• Grouping method: Group numbers based on place value and convert each group to Roman numerals, e.g., 1996 = 1000 + 900 + 90 + 6 = MCMXCVI.

• Repetition rule: Certain symbols (I, X, C, M) can be repeated up to three times. For example, XXX = 30.

• Limitation rule: Symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated. For example, use X instead of VV for 10.