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.
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 Roman numerals. Earlier, people used to count using fingers, sticks, bones, etc. 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 CCCXXXVII to represent 337. Here, CCC is 300, XXX is 30, 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.
Rule 1: Addition Method
The addition method is used when a smaller number is placed after a larger number. For example, VII → V + II → 5 + 2 = 7.
Rule 2: Repetition Method
To write a large number, certain Roman numerals can be repeated up to three times. For example, CCC → 100 + 100 + 100 = 300.
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, IV → V - I → 5 - 1 = 4.
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 VVV for 15; instead, we use XV.
Let’s now learn how to write 337 in Roman numerals. Follow these methods to write the number in Roman numerals.
In the expansion method, based on place value, the number is broken down. In this section, we will learn how to write 337 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.
To write 337 in Roman numerals, follow these steps:
Step 1: Break the number based on place value: ones, tens, hundreds, etc.
For 337, we write it as 300 + 30 + 7.
Step 2: Convert the number into Roman numerals:
- 300 in Roman numerals — CCC
- 30 in Roman numerals — XXX
- 7 in Roman numerals — VII
Step 3: Combine the Roman numerals together.
Therefore, 337 in Roman numerals is CCC (300) + XXX (30) + VII (7) = CCCXXXVII.
When writing a large number into Roman numerals, we group the number.
To write 337 in Roman numerals, we group 337 as 300 + 30 + 7:
- 300 in Roman numerals — CCC
- 30 in Roman numerals — XXX
- 7 in Roman numerals — VII
So, 337 is written as CCCXXXVII in Roman numerals.
Students make mistakes when writing numbers in Roman numerals. To master Roman numerals, we can learn a few common mistakes and the ways to avoid them.
A historian finds an ancient manuscript stating that a king ruled for CCC years and his successor ruled for XXXVII years. How many years were they in power together?
The total years they ruled is CCCXXXVII.
To find the total years, add the years each king ruled.
CCC = 300
XXXVII = 37
300 + 37 = 337
337 in Roman Numerals is CCCXXXVII.
A museum plans to display CCCXXXVII artifacts equally across XIII different sections. How many artifacts will each section display?
Each section will display XXVI artifacts.
To find the number of artifacts per section, divide the total number of artifacts by the number of sections.
CCCXXXVII = 337
XIII = 13
337 / 13 = 26
26 in Roman Numerals is XXVI.
A scribe writes a scroll containing CCCXXXVII lines. If he decides to split these into two parts, with the first part having CC lines, how many lines are in the second part?
The second part contains CXXXVII lines.
To find the number of lines in the second part, subtract the lines in the first part from the total.
CCCXXXVII = 337
CC = 200
337 - 200 = 137
137 in Roman Numerals is CXXXVII.
An ancient recipe requires a blend of CC spices with an addition of XXXVII more spices. How many spices does the recipe call for in total?
The recipe calls for CCCXXXVII spices.
Sum the spices required in the recipe.
CC = 200
XXXVII = 37
200 + 37 = 237
237 in Roman Numerals is CCCXXXVII.
A scholar needs to convert 337 pages of text into a digital format. If he can convert XX pages per day, how many full days will he need to complete the task?
The scholar will need XVII full days.
To find the number of full days needed, divide the total pages by the pages converted per day.
CCCXXXVII = 337
XX = 20
337 / 20 = 16 with a remainder, meaning XVII full days are needed.
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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