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 so on. Here we will be discussing Roman Numerals, rules, and examples.
The royal titles, such as Henry I, Henry II, and so on, use Roman Numerals. Have you noticed these symbols and wondered what they represent?
Earlier, people used fingers, sticks, and bones to count. As life became more complex, a standard form was required. Ancient Romans developed the Roman Numeral system. I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000) are the symbols used.
In Roman Numerals, we use DLXXXIV to represent 584, where D is 500, L is 50, XXX is 30, and IV is 4. Let’s learn more about Roman numerals and how we write them.
The addition method is used when a smaller number is placed after a larger number. For example, DLXXXIV → D + L + X + X + X + IV → 500 + 50 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 4 = 584
To write a larger number, some Roman Numerals can be repeated up to three times. For example, XXX → 30.
If a smaller number precedes a larger number, we subtract the smaller number. For example, IV → V - I → 5 - 1 = 4
Symbols cannot be repeated more than three times, and certain symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated. For example, 10 is written as X, not VV, and 8 is written as VIII, not IIIIIIII.
Let’s now learn how to write 584 in Roman Numerals. Follow these methods to write the number:
In the expansion method, the number is broken down based on place value. Here is how to write 584 in Roman numerals using this method. To write 584 in Roman Numerals, follow these steps:
Step 1: Break the number based on place value: hundreds, tens, and ones. For 584, we write it as 500 + 80 + 4.
Step 2: Convert each part into Roman Numerals:
Step 3: Combine them: Therefore, 584 in Roman Numerals is D (500) + LXXX (80) + IV (4) = DLXXXIV
When writing a large number in Roman Numerals, we group the number. To write 584 in Roman Numerals, we group 584 as 500 + 80 + 4:
So, 584 is written as DLXXXIV in Roman Numerals.
Students can 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 translates an ancient manuscript that mentions the number DLXXXIV sheep in a farmer's flock. How many sheep is that?
DLXXXIV corresponds to 584 sheep.
DLXXXIV in Roman numerals is equivalent to 500 (D) + 80 (LXXX) + 4 (IV), which totals 584.
An architect designs a building with DLXXXIV windows. If each floor has XXXVI windows, how many floors does the building have?
The building has XVI floors.
To determine the number of floors, divide the total number of windows by the number of windows per floor.
DLXXXIV = 584
XXXVI = 36
584 / 36 = 16
16 in Roman numerals is XVI.
A library received DLXXXIV new books and decided to distribute them among XLIX shelves. How many books does each shelf hold?
Each shelf holds XII books.
To find out how many books each shelf holds, divide the total number of books by the number of shelves. DLXXXIV = 584 XLIX = 49 584 / 49 = 12 12 in Roman numerals is XII.
If a collector has CCCXCIX coins and receives DLXXXIV more, what is the total number of coins now?
The total number of coins is CMLXXXIII.
Add the number of existing coins to the newly received coins.
CCCXCIX = 399
DLXXXIV = 584
399 + 584 = 983
983 in Roman numerals is CMLXXXIII.
A marathon runner ran DLXXXIV kilometers over multiple races. If each race was LII kilometers, how many races did the runner complete?
The runner completed XI races.
To find the number of races completed, divide the total distance by the distance per race.
DLXXXIV = 584
LII = 52
584 / 52 = 11
11 in Roman numerals is XI.
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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