Last updated on May 26th, 2025
Roman numerals are a way of expressing numbers using symbols like I, V, X, L, C, D, and M. Roman Numerals are used in various contexts, such as royal titles, book names, and sequences. Here, we will be discussing Roman Numerals, rules, and examples.
The royal titles, such as Henry I, Henry II, and so on, often use Roman Numerals. Have you noticed these symbols and wondered what they represent?
Those are Roman Numerals. In ancient times, people used fingers, sticks, and other tools to count. As life became more complex, a standardized form was required. The Romans developed the Roman Numeral system for counting. The symbols include I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000).
In Roman Numerals, we use MCMXCV to represent 1995. Here, M is 1000, CM is 900, XC is 90, 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.
The addition method is used when a smaller number is placed after a larger number. For example, VI → V + I → 5 + 1 = 6.
To write a large number, certain Roman Numerals can be repeated up to three times. For example, III → 3.
If a smaller number precedes a larger number, 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 won't write VV for 10; instead, we use X.
Let’s now learn how to write 1995 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 1995 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.
To write 1995 in Roman Numerals, follow these steps:
Step 1: Break the number based on place values: thousands, hundreds, tens, and ones.
For 1995, we write it as 1000 + 900 + 90 + 5.
Step 2: Convert each number into Roman Numerals:
1000 in Roman Numeral — M
900 in Roman Numeral — CM
90 in Roman Numeral — XC
5 in Roman Numeral — V
Step 3: Combine the Roman Numerals together.
Therefore, 1995 in Roman Numerals is M (1000) + CM (900) + XC (90) + V (5) = MCMXCV.
When writing a large number in Roman Numerals, we group the numbers.
To write 1995 in Roman Numerals, we group 1995 as 1000 + 900 + 90 + 5.
1000 in Roman Numeral — M
900 in Roman Numeral — CM
90 in Roman Numeral — XC
5 in Roman Numeral — V
So, 1995 is written as MCMXCV in Roman Numerals.
Students often 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.
What is the sum of MCMXCV and D?
The sum of MCMXCV and D is MMCDXCV
To find the sum, we first convert the Roman numerals to numbers:
MCMXCV = 1995
D = 500
Adding them together gives us 1995 + 500 = 2495.
2495 in Roman numerals is MMCDXCV.
A historian finds an ancient scroll that mentions the year MCMXCV and another event that happened CCC years later. What is the year of the second event?
The year of the second event is MMCCXCV
First, we convert the Roman numerals to numbers:
MCMXCV = 1995
CCC = 300
The second event occurred 300 years after 1995, which is 1995 + 300 = 2295.
2295 in Roman numerals is MMCCXCV.
If a time capsule from the year MCMXCV is to be opened in MM years, in which year will it be opened?
The time capsule will be opened in the year MMMCMXCV
First, convert the Roman numerals to numbers:
MCMXCV = 1995
MM = 2000
The capsule will be opened 2000 years after 1995, which is 1995 + 2000 = 3995.
3995 in Roman numerals is MMMCMXCV.
A museum displays artifacts from MCMXCV and another set from the year MDCLXIV. What is the difference in years between these two sets?
The difference in years is CCCXXXI.
First, convert the Roman numerals to numbers:
MCMXCV = 1995
MDCLXIV = 1664
The difference in years is 1995 - 1664 = 331.
331 in Roman numerals is CCCXXXI.
Convert the sum of the Roman numerals for the years 1945 and 50 into a single Roman numeral expression.
The sum of the Roman numerals for the years 1945 and 50 is MCMXCV
First, convert the numbers to Roman numerals:
1945 = MCMXLV
50 = L
Add them together: 1945 + 50 = 1995
1995 in Roman numerals is MCMXCV.
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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