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, often intrigue people with their use of Roman Numerals. Earlier civilizations used basic tools like fingers, sticks, and bones for counting. As societies grew more complex, a standardized counting system became necessary.
The ancient Romans developed the Roman Numeral system for this purpose. The symbols I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000) are used in this system. In Roman Numerals, we use CMLXXIV to represent 974, where CM is 900, LXX is 70, 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.
The addition method is used when a smaller number is placed after a larger number. For example, VI → V + I → 5 + 1 = 6.
Certain Roman Numerals can be repeated up to three times. For instance, XXX → 30 (X is repeated three times).
If a smaller number precedes a larger number in Roman Numerals, it is subtracted. For example, IV → V - I → 5 - 1 = 4.
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.
Let’s now learn how to write 974 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 974 in Roman numerals using the expansion method. To write 974 in Roman Numerals, follow the steps,
Step 1: Break the number based on its place value: hundreds, tens, ones. For 974, it is broken down as 900 + 70 + 4.
Step 2: Convert each part into Roman Numerals:
Step 3: Combine them together: Therefore, 974 in Roman Numerals is CM (900) + LXX (70) + IV (4) = CMLXXIV
When writing a large number in Roman Numerals, we group the number. To write 974 in Roman Numeral, we group 974 as 900 + 70 + 4.
So, 974 is written as CMLXXIV in Roman Numerals.
Students often 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.
Calculate the sum of DCCCXL and CXXXIV.
The sum of DCCCXL and CXXXIV is CMXXIV.
DCCCXL is 840 and CXXXIV is 134. Adding these together gives 840 + 134 = 974. 974 in Roman Numerals is CMXXIV.
A historian counted MCMXLVIII artifacts and wants to distribute them equally into II museums. How many artifacts does each museum receive?
Each museum receives CMXXIV artifacts.
To find the number of artifacts per museum, divide MCMXLVIII by II.
MCMXLVIII = 1948
II = 2
1948 / 2 = 974
974 in Roman Numerals is CMXXIV.
Subtract CCCXLVI from MCCCXX. What is the result?
The result of subtracting CCCXLVI from MCCCXX is CMXXIV.
MCCCXX is 1320 and CCCXLVI is 346. Subtracting these gives 1320 - 346 = 974. 974 in Roman Numerals is CMXXIV.
Find the product of XLIX and XX.
The product of XLIX and XX is CMXL.
XLIX is 49 and XX is 20. The product is 49 × 20 = 980. 980 in Roman Numerals is CMXL.
Express the sum of CDLXXVII and CDXCVII in Roman numerals.
The sum of CDLXXVII and CDXCVII is CMXXIV.
CDLXXVII is 477 and CDXCVII is 497. Adding these gives 477 + 497 = 974. 974 in Roman Numerals is CMXXIV.
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