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 more. 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 these names and wondered what these symbols represent? Those are Roman numerals. Ancient people counted using fingers, sticks, bones, etc. As life became more complex, a standard form was needed for counting. 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 used for counting.
In Roman numerals, we use CML to represent 950: here CM is 900, and L is 50. Let’s learn more about Roman numerals and how we write them.
Certain basic rules apply to writing numbers in Roman numerals. In this section, let’s discuss some basic rules that need to be remembered when writing numbers in Roman numerals.
The addition method is used when a smaller number is placed after a larger number, indicating addition. For example, VI → V + I → 5 + 1 = 6.
To write larger numbers, certain Roman numerals can be repeated up to three times. For example, III → 3.
If a smaller number precedes a larger number in Roman numerals, we subtract the smaller number from the larger number. 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 950 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 950 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.
To write 950 in Roman numerals, follow these steps:
Step 1: Break the number based on place value. Place values are ones, tens, hundreds, etc. For 950, we write it as 900 + 50.
Step 2: Convert the numbers into Roman numerals.
Step 3: Combine the Roman numerals together. Therefore, 950 in Roman numerals is CM (900) + L (50) = CML.
When writing a large number into Roman numerals, we group the number. To write 950 in Roman numerals, we group 950 as 900 + 50.
So, 950 is written as CML 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 ways to avoid them.
A historian finds two ancient artifacts labeled "CDLXXV" and "CDLXXV". What is the total represented by these artifacts in Roman numerals?
The total represented by the artifacts is CML.
CDLXXV represents 475.
If there are two artifacts labeled CDLXXV, then their total is 475 + 475 = 950.
950 in Roman numerals is written as CML.
An architect designs a structure that uses nine hundred and fifty marble tiles arranged in a grid. If each row has L tiles, how many rows are there?
There are XIX rows in the grid.
To find the number of rows, divide the total number of tiles by the number of tiles per row.
950 / 50 = 19.
19 in Roman numerals is XIX.
A collector has a series of ancient coins with each coin valued at CLXII. If he has a total of VI coins, what is the total value of the coins in Roman numerals?
The total value of the coins is CMLXII.
Each coin is worth 162.
With 6 coins, the total value is 162 × 6 = 972.
972 in Roman numerals is CMLXXII.
A scholar transcribes an old manuscript with a passage that mentions "D" followed by "CCCCL". What is the difference between these two values in Roman numerals?
The difference between D and CCCCL is L.
D = 500 and CCCCL = 450.
The difference is 500 - 450 = 50.
50 in Roman numerals is L.
Convert the sum of 800 and 150 into Roman numerals using the expansion method.
The Roman numeral for 800 + 150 is CML.
Step 1: Convert the numbers 800 and 150 into Roman numerals.
800 - DCCC
150 - CL
Add the numbers together: 800 + 150 = 950.
Using the expansion method: 950 = 900 + 50 = CML.
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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