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XLVII in Roman Numerals
To meet their daily commerce and administration needs, the ancient Romans developed Roman Numerals. It used a combination of seven symbols—I, V, X, L, C, D, and M to represent numbers. Roman numerals were used to record transactions, keep track of data, and label military units. In this topic, we are going to learn about the Roman numeral XLVII.
What is XLVII in Roman Numerals?
Ancient Romans discovered that counting fingers could get very complicated after 10. So to overcome the complexity, the Roman numeric system was developed. This was widely used throughout Europe as a standard writing system until the late Middle Ages.
Seven symbols are used to represent numbers in the Roman numeric system—I, V, X, L, C, D, and M. The numerals are made up of different combinations of these symbols. XLVII in Roman numerals can be written in number form by adding and subtracting the values of each Roman numeral, i.e., XLVII = 47.
Let us learn more about the Roman numeral XLVII, how we write them, the mistakes we usually make, and ways to avoid these mistakes.
Basic Rules for XLVII in Roman Numerals
When writing Roman numerals, there are a few rules that we need to follow based on the Roman numerals we are trying to write. In this section, we will learn about the rules when writing Roman numerals and how to represent them.
Rule 1: Addition Method:
When a larger symbol is followed by a smaller symbol, we add the numerals to each other. For example, in VIII, we have 5 + 3 = 8.
Rule 2: Repetition Method:
A symbol that is repeated three times in continuation increases the value of the numeral. For example, XXX = 30.
Rule 3: Subtraction Method:
We use the subtraction method when a smaller symbol precedes a larger symbol. For example, XL = 40 (which is 50 – 10).
Rule 4: Limitation Rule:
Symbols cannot be repeated more than three times, and some symbols, such as V, L, and D, cannot be repeated more than once. For example, 10 is represented as X and not VV.
How to Write XLVII in Roman Numerals?
Let us learn about how to write XLVII in Roman numerals. There are two methods that we can use to write Roman numerals:
- By Expansion Method
- By Grouping Method
XLVII in Roman Numeral by Expansion Method
The breaking down of Roman numerals into parts and then converting them into numerals is what we call the expansion method. The expansion method is the breaking down of Roman numerals into numerical form and adding or subtracting them to get the final number.
Step 1: Break the Roman numerals into parts.
Step 2: Now write each of the Roman numerals with its numerical digit in the place value.
Step 3: Add or subtract the numerals accordingly.
For XLVII,
Step 1: First, we break the Roman numerals. XLVII = X + L - X + V + I + I
Step 2: Write the Roman Numerals for each part The Roman Numeral X is 10 The Roman Numeral L is 50 The Roman Numeral V is 5 The Roman Numeral I is 1
Step 3: Combine all the numbers L - X + V + I + I = 50 - 10 + 5 + 1 + 1 = 47. Therefore, the Roman Numeral XLVII is 47.
XLVII in Roman Numeral by Grouping Method
Using subtraction and addition rules, we will apply the grouping method. This means we break the Roman numerals into smaller groups, which makes it easier to work with. This method groups the Roman numerals logically, and then we write the numbers for each group.
Step 1: Take the largest number and write the number for that Roman numeral.
Step 2: Write the Roman numeral using the subtraction and addition rules.
Example: Let’s take the Roman numeral XLVII.
Step 1: The larger Roman numerals are what we will begin with. Once split, the Roman numerals we get are XL and VII. The numeral for XL is 40.
Step 2: Now we need to either add or subtract the smaller number, depending on its place. Here we add VII to XL and we will get XLVII. The Roman numeral VII is 7. Therefore, the numeral of XLVII is 47.
Numbers Related to XLVII in Roman Numerals
We follow a pattern when it comes to writing Roman numerals. In this section, we will write some numbers related to the Roman numeral XLVII:
| Roman Numeral | Number | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| XL | 40 | X + L |
| XLI | 41 | X + L + I |
| XLII | 42 | X + L + I + I |
| XLIII | 43 | X + L + I + I + I |
| XLIV | 44 | X + L + IV |
| XLV | 45 | X + L + V |
| XLVI | 46 | X + L + V + I |
| XLVII | 47 | X + L + V + I + I |
Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in XLVII Roman Numerals
Students can make mistakes when studying Roman numerals. Here are a few common mistakes students make and ways to avoid them.
Mistake 1
Mistakes when applying the repetition method
It can be quite confusing for beginners to remember that Roman Numerals cannot be repeated more than three times. Another thing to keep in mind is that Roman Numerals such as V, L, and D cannot be repeated.
For example, writing LL as 100 is incorrect; the correct answer is C.
XLVII Roman Numerals Examples
Problem 1
Calculate the sum of XLVII + XIII. Write the answer in Roman numerals.
The sum is LX
Explanation
Convert both Roman numerals into their decimal form:
XLVII = 47
XIII = 13
Now add both numbers: 47 + 13 = 60
Now convert the number into its Roman numeral: 60 = 50 + 10 = LX
Problem 2
What is the difference between LXX - XLVII? Write in Roman numerals.
The difference is XXIII
Explanation
Convert the Roman numerals into their decimal form:
LXX = 70
XLVII = 47
Now we subtract the numbers: 70 - 47 = 23
Convert the number into its Roman numeral: 23 = 20 + 3 = XXIII
Problem 3
Divide XLVII by XLVII and write the answer in Roman numerals.
I
Explanation
Convert XLVII into its decimal form:
XLVII = 47
Divide by 47: 47/47 = 1
Write 1 in Roman numerals: 1 = I
Problem 4
Multiply XLVII by II. What is the product in Roman numerals?
XCIV is the product of XLVII and II.
Explanation
Convert XLVII and II into numbers:
XLVII = 47
II = 2
Multiply the numbers: 47 × 2 = 94
Convert 94 into its Roman numerals: 90 (XC) + 4 (IV) = XCIV
Problem 5
Convert XLVII into its decimal form.
In decimal form XLVII is 47
Explanation
Break XLVII into components:
XL = 40 (50 - 10)
VII = 7 (5 + 1 + 1)
Add values: 40 + 7 = 47
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Important Glossaries for XLVII in Roman Numerals
- Limitation Rule: There are some symbols that cannot be repeated more than once (V, L, D). For example, VVV for 15 is wrong; the correct answer is XV.
- Subtraction Method: A technique where a smaller numeral placed before a larger numeral indicates subtraction, such as XL for 40.
- Prime Number: A number greater than 1 with no divisors other than 1 and itself. For example, 47 is a prime number.
- Grouping Method: A method of breaking Roman numerals into logical parts to simplify calculation, using addition and subtraction rules.
- Place Value: The position of a digit in a number, which determines its value. For example, in the number 47, 4 is in the tens place.
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