1906 in Roman Numerals

The royal titles, such as Henry I, Henry II, and so on, feature Roman Numerals. Have you noticed these names and wondered what these symbols (I and II) represented? Those are Roman Numerals. Earlier people used fingers, sticks, bones, etc., to count. When life became complex, a standard form was required for counting.

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 MCMVI to represent 1906. Here, M is 1000, CM is 900 (1000 - 100), and VI is 6.

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, VI → V + I → 5 + 1 = 6

Rule 2: Repetition Method

To write a large number, certain Roman Numerals can be repeated up to three times. III → 3.

Rule 3: Subtraction Method

If a small number precedes a large number in Roman Numerals, we subtract the smaller number from the large number. For example, CM → M - C → 1000 - 100 = 900

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 VV for 10; instead, we use X, and we write 8 as VIII, not IIIIIIII.

Let’s now learn how to write 1906 in Roman Numerals. Follow these methods to write the number in Roman Numerals.

• By Expansion Method
• By Grouping Method

In the expansion method, based on the place value, the number is broken down. In this section, we will learn how to write 1906 in Roman numerals using the expansion method. To write 1906 in Roman Numerals, follow these steps:

Step 1: Break down the number based on the place value—ones, tens, hundreds, etc. For 1906, break it as 1000 + 900 + 6.

Step 2: Converting the number into Roman Numerals

• 1000 in Roman Numerals - M
   
• 900 in Roman Numerals - CM
   
• 6 in Roman Numerals - VI

Step 3: Combine the Roman Numerals together. Therefore, 1906 in Roman Numerals is M (1000) + CM (900) + VI (6) = MCMVI

When writing a large number into Roman Numerals, we group the number. To write 1906 in Roman Numerals, we group 1906 as 1000 + 900 + 6.

• 1000 in Roman Numerals - M
   
• 900 in Roman Numerals - CM
   
• 6 in Roman Numerals - VI

So, 1906 is written as MCMVI in Roman Numerals.

Roman Numerals follow a certain pattern making them look similar. In this section, we will learn some numbers related to the Roman numeral 1906.

Addition method: Used when a large number is followed by a smaller numeral; the values are added. For example, VI = V + I = 5 + 1 = 6.

• Grouping method: The given numbers are grouped based on their place value and then converted into Roman numerals. For example, 1906 = 1000 + 900 + 6 = MCMVI.
   
• Repetition rule: Certain symbols (I, X, C, M) in the Roman numeric system can be repeated up to three times. For example, III = 3 (I is repeated three times to represent the number 3).
   
• Subtraction method: Used when a smaller number precedes a larger numeral, the smaller value is subtracted from the larger one. For example, CM = M - C = 1000 - 100 = 900.
   
• Limitation rule: Symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated. For example, we write 10 as X, not VV.