118 in Roman Numerals

When you see royal titles like Henry VIII, you might wonder what the symbols (VIII) represent. Those are Roman numerals. In ancient times, people counted using fingers, sticks, and bones. As life became more complex, a standardized form was needed. The ancient Romans developed the Roman numeral system: I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1000).

For 118, we use CXVIII in Roman numerals, where C represents 100, X is 10, and VIII is 8. Let’s delve deeper into Roman numerals and how we write them.
 

There are basic rules for writing numbers using Roman numerals. Let's discuss these rules:

Rule 1: Addition Method

When a smaller numeral is placed after a larger one, their values are added. For example, CXVIII → C + X + VIII → 100 + 10 + 8 = 118.

Rule 2: Repetition Method

Certain Roman numerals can be repeated up to three times. For example, VIII → 8, using V (5) and III (3).

Rule 3: Subtraction Method

If a smaller numeral precedes a larger numeral, the smaller is subtracted from the larger. For example, IX → X - I → 10 - 1 = 9.

Rule 4: Limitation Rule

Symbols cannot be repeated more than three times, and some symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated. For example, we use X for 10 instead of VV, and for 8, we write VIII, not IIIIIIII.
 

Let’s learn how to write 118 in Roman numerals using different methods:
 

In this method, numbers are broken down based on place value:

Step 1: Break down the number by place value. For 118, it’s 100 + 10 + 8.

Step 2: Convert each part into Roman numerals:

- 100 in Roman numerals — C
- 10 in Roman numerals — X
- 8 in Roman numerals — VIII

Step 3: Combine them: C + X + VIII = CXVIII.
 

For larger numbers, group them:

To write 118 in Roman numerals, group it as 100 + 10 + 8.

- 100 in Roman numerals — C
- 10 in Roman numerals — X
- 8 in Roman numerals — VIII

Therefore, 118 is written as CXVIII.
 

Roman numerals follow patterns, which make them similar. Here are some numbers related to 118:

• Addition Rule: When a larger numeral is followed by a smaller one, add their values. For example, CXVIII = C + X + VIII = 100 + 10 + 8 = 118.
   
• Grouping Method: Numbers are grouped by place value and converted to Roman numerals. For example, 118 = 100 + 10 + 8 = CXVIII.
   
• Repetition Rule: Certain symbols like I, X, C, and M can be repeated up to three times. For example, III = 3 (I repeated three times).
   
• Subtraction Rule: A smaller numeral before a larger one indicates subtraction. For example, IX = 9 (10 - 1).
   
• Limitation Rule: Symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated; others cannot be repeated more than three times.