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Last updated on February 21st, 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 so on. Here we will be discussing Roman Numerals, rules, and examples.
The royal titles, such as Henry I, Henry II, and so on. Have you noticed the names and wondered what these symbols (I and II) represented? Those are the Roman Numerals. Earlier, people used to count using fingers, sticks, bones, etc. When life became more complex, a standard form was required to count. 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 we use to count.
In Roman Numerals, we use CCCL to represent 350, where C is 100, L is 50, and C is repeated three times to represent 300. 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.
Rule 1: Addition Method
The addition method is used when the smaller number is placed after the larger number. For example, CCCL → C + C + C + L → 100 + 100 + 100 + 50 = 350.
Rule 2: Repetition Method
To write a large number, certain Roman Numerals can be repeated up to three times. CCC → 300, since C is repeated three times.
Rule 3: Subtraction Method
If a small number is followed by a large number in Roman Numerals, we subtract the smaller number from the larger number. For example, XL → L - X → 50 - 10 = 40.
Rule 4: Limitation Rule
The 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 LL for 100; instead, we use C.
Let’s now learn how to write 350 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 350 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.
To write 350 in Roman Numerals, follow these steps:
Step 1: Break the number based on the place value. Place values are ones, tens, hundreds, etc.
For 350, we write it as 300 + 50.
Step 2: Converting the number into Roman Numerals:
- 300 in Roman Numerals — CCC
- 50 in Roman Numerals — L
Step 3: Combine the Roman Numerals together.
Therefore, 350 in Roman Numerals is CCC (300) + L (50) = CCCL.
When writing a large number into Roman Numerals, we group the number.
To write 350 in Roman Numerals, we group 350 as 300 + 50:
- 300 in Roman Numerals — CCC
- 50 in Roman Numerals — L
So, 350 is written as CCCL in Roman Numerals.
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