198 in Roman Numerals

The royal titles, such as Henry I, Henry II, and so on, use Roman Numerals. Have you noticed the names and wondered what these symbols (I and II) represented? These are Roman Numerals. Earlier people used to count using fingers, sticks, bones, etc. When life became 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 CXCVIII to represent 198, where C is 100, XC is 90, and VIII is 8. 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, VIII → V + I + I + I → 5 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 8.

Rule 2: Repetition Method

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

Rule 3: Subtraction Method

If a smaller number is followed by a larger number in Roman Numerals, we subtract the smaller number from the large number. For example, XC → C - X → 100 - 10 = 90.

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 8 is written as VIII, not IIIIIIII.
 

Let’s now learn how to write 198 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 198 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.

To write 198 in Roman Numerals, follow these steps:

Step 1: Break the number based on place value. Place values are ones, tens, hundreds, etc.

For 198, we write it as 100 + 90 + 8.

Step 2: Convert each part into Roman Numerals:

- 100 in Roman Numerals — C
- 90 in Roman Numerals — XC
- 8 in Roman Numerals — VIII

Step 3: Combine the Roman Numerals together.

Therefore, 198 in Roman Numerals is C (100) + XC (90) + VIII (8) = CXCVIII.
 

When writing a large number in Roman Numerals, we group the numbers.

To write 198 in Roman Numerals, group 198 as 100 + 90 + 8:

- 100 in Roman Numerals — C
- 90 in Roman Numerals — XC
- 8 in Roman Numerals — VIII

So, 198 is written as CXCVIII 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 198.

CXCV = 195
CXCVI = 196
CXCVII = 197
CXCVIII = 198
CXCIX = 199
CC = 200
 

• Addition Rule: The addition method is used when a larger number is followed by a smaller numeral; here, the values are added. For example, CXCVIII = C + XC + VIII = 100 + 90 + 8 = 198.
   
• Grouping Method: Here, the given number is grouped based on place value and then converted into Roman Numerals. For example, 198 = 100 + 90 + 8 = CXCVIII.
   
• Repetition Rule: Certain symbols (I, X, C, M) in the Roman numeric system can be repeated only up to three times. For example, III = 3 (I is repeated three times to represent the number 3).
   
• Subtraction Rule: The subtraction method is used when a smaller numeral precedes a larger numeral, indicating subtraction. For example, XC = C - X = 100 - 10 = 90.
   
• Place Value: A method to break down numbers into their constituent parts based on their positional value, such as ones, tens, hundreds, etc.