Last updated on May 26th, 2025
Roman numerals are a method 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 more. Here we will discuss Roman Numerals, rules, and examples.
Have you ever seen royal titles like Henry II or Henry VIII and wondered what those symbols (II and VIII) represented? Those are Roman Numerals. People used to count using fingers, sticks, bones, etc., and as life became more complex, a standard form was needed for counting.
Ancient Romans used the Roman Numeral system to count. The symbols used are I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000). In Roman Numerals, we use CMLXXVI to represent 976. Here, CM is 900, LXX is 70, 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.
The addition method is used when the smaller number is placed after the larger number. For example, VI → V + I → 5 + 1 = 6.
Some Roman Numerals can be repeated up to three times. For example, III → 3.
If a smaller number precedes a larger number, we subtract the smaller number from the larger number. For example, IX → X - I → 10 - 1 = 9.
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 976 in Roman Numerals. Follow these methods to write the number in Roman Numerals:
In the expansion method, the number is broken down based on place value. In this section, we will learn how to write 976 in Roman Numerals using the expansion method. To write 976 in Roman Numerals, follow these steps:
Step 1: Break the number based on place value, which includes hundreds, tens, and ones. For 976, we write it as 900 + 70 + 6.
Step 2: Convert each number into Roman Numerals:
Step 3: Combine the Roman Numerals together. Therefore, 976 in Roman Numerals is CM (900) + LXX (70) + VI (6) = CMLXXVI.
When writing a large number in Roman Numerals, we group the number. To write 976 in Roman Numerals, we group 976 as 900 + 70 + 6.
So, 976 is written as CMLXXVI 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 difference between CMLXXX and XLIV.
The difference between CMLXXX and XLIV is CMXXXVI.
To find the difference, subtract the smaller number from the larger number.
CMLXXX = 980
XLIV = 44
980 - 44 = 936
936 in Roman Numerals can be written as CMXXXVI.
A library has DCCCXLVIII books and receives an additional CXXVIII books. What is the total number of books now?
The total number of books is CMLXXVI.
To find the total number of books, add the number of existing books to the number of new books received. DCCCXLVIII = 848
CXXVIII = 128
848 + 128 = 976
976 in Roman Numerals is CMLXXVI.
A club has CMXXVI members, and L members leave. How many members are left?
There are DCCCLXXVI members left.
To find how many members are left, subtract the number of members who leave from the total number of members. CMXXVI = 926
L = 50
926 - 50 = 876
876 in Roman Numerals can be written as DCCCLXXVI.
Convert the sum of CCCL and DCXXVI to Roman numerals.
The sum of CCCL and DCXXVI is CMLXXVI.
Summing two numbers gives their total.
CCCL = 350
DCXXVI = 626
350 + 626 = 976
976 in Roman Numerals is CMLXXVI.
If a marathon runner completes DCCCLXXVI meters and then runs another C meters, how far has the runner gone in total?
The runner has completed CMLXXVI meters.
To find the total distance, add the initial distance to the additional distance run.
DCCCLXXVI = 876
C = 100
876 + 100 = 976
976 in Roman Numerals is CMLXXVI.
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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