Last updated on May 26th, 2025
Roman numerals are a 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 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 CCCXXXV to represent 335. Here, CCC is 300, XXX is 30, and V is 5. 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, XXXV → X + X + X + V → 10 + 10 + 10 + 5 = 35.
Rule 2: Repetition Method
To write a large number, certain Roman Numerals can be repeated up to three times. CCC → 300 (C is repeated three times).
Rule 3: Subtraction Method
If a small number is followed by a large 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. And for 8, we write VIII, not IIIIIIII.
Let’s now learn how to write 335 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 335 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.
To write 335 in Roman Numerals, follow the steps:
Step 1: Break the number based on the place value. Place values are ones, tens, hundreds, etc.
For 335, we write it as 300 + 30 + 5.
Step 2: Convert the numbers into Roman Numerals.
300 in Roman Numerals — CCC
30 in Roman Numerals — XXX
5 in Roman Numerals — V
Step 3: Combine the Roman Numerals together.
Therefore, 335 in Roman Numerals is CCC (300) + XXX (30) + V (5) = CCCXXXV.
When writing a large number into Roman Numerals, we group the number.
To write 335 in Roman Numerals, we group 335 as 300 + 30 + 5.
300 in Roman Numerals — CCC
30 in Roman Numerals — XXX
5 in Roman Numerals — V
So, 335 is written as CCCXXXV 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 ways to avoid them.
A historian is cataloging artifacts and finds CCCXXXV ancient coins in a treasure. If he distributes the coins equally into V boxes, how many coins are in each box?
The number of coins in each box is LXVII.
To find the number of coins per box, divide the total number of coins by the number of boxes:
CCCXXXV / V
CCCXXXV = 335
V = 5
Therefore, 335 / 5 = 67.
67 in Roman numerals can be written as LXVII.
Calculate the sum of CLXV and CLXX.
The sum of CLXV and CLXX is CCCXXXV.
CLXV = 165
CLXX = 170
165 + 170 = 335
335 in Roman Numerals is CCCXXXV.
The sum of CLXV and CLXX is CCCXXXV.
A collector has CCCLXV postcards and decides to keep only CCCXXXV. How many postcards does he give away?
The number of postcards given away is XXX.
CCCLXV = 365
CCCXXXV = 335
365 - 335 = 30
30 in Roman numerals can be written as XXX.
The number of postcards given away is XXX.
Write the Roman Numeral for 335, and then subtract LXVIII from it.
The result after subtraction is CCLXVII.
CCCXXXV = 335
LXVIII = 68
335 - 68 = 267
267 in Roman Numerals is CCLXVII.
The result after subtracting LXVIII from CCCXXXV is CCLXVII.
A king wants to divide CCCXXXV gold bars among XV lords. How many gold bars does each lord receive, and how many are left undistributed?
Each lord receives XXII gold bars, with V left undistributed.
CCCXXXV = 335
XV = 15
335 / 15 = 22 remainder 5
22 in Roman numerals is XXII.
5 in Roman numerals is V.
Each lord receives XXII gold bars, with V left undistributed.
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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