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109 in Roman Numeral
The ancient way of writing numbers in roman numerals. Today, we still see numerals in clocks and movie sequels. Here, we focus on the Roman numeral of 109.
What is 109 in Roman Numerals
Roman numerals use alphabets to represent each number. The roman numeral 109 is CIX, where C is 100 and IX is 9.
Basic rules for CIX in Roman Numeral
- Addition Method
The values get added when the smaller number follows the larger number.
Example: LX (60) + III (3) = LXIII (63)
Therefore, 109 in roman numeral is expressed as C (100) + VIX (9) = CIX (109)
- Repetition Method
The repetition method won’t allow the letter to be repeated more than three times. For example, we can write the roman numeral I repeatedly for 10 times to denote the number 10. For 109, we write a CIX. Where C means 100 and IX is 9
- Subtraction Method
The smaller value is subtracted from the larger number. Example: 5-1 = V - I = IV (4). The number ‘1’ comes after ‘5’ so that I is subtracted from V to get IV (4).
- Limitation Rule
The roman numerals cannot be repeated more than three times. For example, instead of writing ‘IIIIIII’, we write VIII for 8, where V is 5 and III is 3.
How to write CIX in Roman Numeral
There are two methods to write the number in ancient form, roman numerals. The methods are:
109 in Roman Numeral by Expansion Method
Here, we break the number into its corresponding place value.
Step 1: We break 109 as 1 in the hundreds place, 0 in the tens place, and 9 in one's place.
Step 2: The numbers in the place value will get converted into roman numerals
Step 3: Join the roman numerals to get the desired number
So, 109 in roman numerals is CIX. Where C is 100 and IX is 9.
CIX in Roman Numerals by Grouping Method
The larger roman numeral gets broken into smaller parts.
For CIX,
C → 100
IX → 9
Add (100 + 9)→109
Numbers related to 109 in Roman Numerals
The roman numeral 109→CIX is closely related to CCCIX, CDIX, DIX, and so on.
List of numbers related to the roman numeral CIX are:
- C = 100
- CI = 101
- CII = 102
- CIII = 103
- CIV = 104
- CV = 105
- CVI = 106
- CVII = 107
- CVIII = 108
Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in CIX
Making mistakes while writing a number in roman numerals is normal. Here are some mistakes that can happen and the solutions to tackle them.
Mistake 1
Writing too many I’s
‘I’ can be repeated up to three times. If it is repeated more than three times, it's incorrect. For example, IIIIIIIII is incorrect.
Mistake 2
Misunderstanding the place value
We write the numbers in roman numerals by assigning the digits in place values. Writing the digits in incorrect place values will give an invalid roman numeral. To avoid this, you need to have a better understanding of numbers and their place value.
Mistake 3
Misplacing roman numerals in Subtraction.
Children might place the small number after the large number when they have to subtract. Writing IXC for 109 is incorrect. IX cannot come before C. The correct way to write 109 is CIX.
109 in Roman Numerals Examples
Problem 1
Simplify (CIX + IX) in roman numerals
CXVIII
Explanation
CIX + IX is 118. Therefore, 118 in roman numeral is CXVIII, where C is 100, X is 10, and VIII is 8
Problem 2
Find M- CIX
DCCCXCI
Explanation
M and CIX represent 1000 and 109. Subtracting 109 from 1000 will give 891, which is DCCCXCI in roman numerals. Where D is 500 and CCC is 800 XCI is 91.
Problem 3
Verify if CIX - IX is C
Yes, CIX - IX is C (100)
Explanation
CIX - IX = 109 - 9 = C (100)
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Important Glossaries for CIX in Roman Numeral
- Roman Numeral: Letter that denotes a number. For example, M denotes 1000
- Grouping Method: Splitting of larger number into smaller sections
- Subtraction Method: Subtracting a letter with low value from a letter with greater value. For example, subtracting X (10) from L (50) to get XL (40)
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