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Last updated on February 23rd, 2025
Roman numerals are a way of expressing numbers using specific symbols. The symbols I, V, X, L, C, D, and M are used. Roman Numerals are often found in royal titles, book names, sequences, and more. Here, we will discuss Roman Numerals, their rules, and examples.
Roman numerals are used in various contexts, such as in royal titles like Henry I, Henry II, etc. You may have seen these symbols and wondered about their meaning. They are Roman Numerals. Ancient people initially counted using fingers, sticks, bones, etc. As life became more complex, a standard counting system was necessary.
Ancient Romans developed the Roman Numeral system. The symbols I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000) are used for counting. In Roman Numerals, 498 is represented as CDXCIII. Here, CD is 400, XC is 90, and VIII is 8.
Let’s explore more about Roman numerals and how to write them.
There are certain basic rules to write numbers in Roman Numerals. In this section, let’s discuss the 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. For example, VIII → V + III → 5 + 3 = 8
Certain Roman Numerals can be repeated up to three times to represent a number. For example, III → 3.
If a smaller number precedes a larger number, it is subtracted. For example, XC → C - X → 100 - 10 = 90
Symbols cannot be repeated more than three times, and some symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated. For example, 10 is written as X, not VV.
Let’s learn how to write 498 in Roman Numerals. Follow these methods to convert the number into Roman Numerals:
In the expansion method, a number is broken down based on its place value. Here, we will learn how to write 498 in Roman numerals using the expansion method. To write 498 in Roman Numerals, follow these steps:
Step 1: Break the number based on place value: hundreds, tens, and ones. For 498, we break it as 400 + 90 + 8
Step 2: Convert each part into Roman Numerals:
Step 3: Combine them: Therefore, 498 in Roman Numerals is CD + XC + VIII = CDXCIII
When writing a large number in Roman Numerals, we group the number. For 498, group it as 400 + 90 + 8
So, 498 is written as CDXCIII in Roman Numerals.
What is the result of dividing CMXCVI by II?
A historian is categorizing artifacts into boxes of XLIX items each. If there are MMCCCXLII artifacts, how many full boxes can be filled?
Add CDXC and VIII together and express the sum in Roman numerals.
What is the difference between D and II?
Express 400 + 98 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.
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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