Last updated on May 26th, 2025
Roman numerals are the 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. Have you noticed the names and wondered what these symbols (I and II) represented? Those are the Roman Numerals. Earlier people used to count using fingers, sticks, bones, etc. to count earlier. 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 CXIV to represent 114, here C is 100, X is 10, and IV is 4. 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, CX → C + X → 100 + 10 = 110.
Rule 2: Repetition Method
To write a large number, there are certain Roman Numerals that 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 larger number. For example, IV → V - I → 5 - 1 = 4.
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 we write as VIII not IIIIIIII.
Let’s now learn how to write 114 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 114 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.
To write 114 in Roman Numerals, follow the steps,
Step 1: The number is broken based on the place value. Place values are ones, tens, hundreds, etc.
For 114 we write it as 100 + 10 + 4.
Step 2: Converting the number into Roman Numerals
100 in Roman Numeral — C
10 in Roman Numeral — X
4 in Roman Numeral — IV
Step 3: Combining the Roman Numerals together.
Therefore, 114 in Roman Numeral is C (100) + X (10) + IV (4) = CXIV.
When writing a large number into Roman Numerals, we group the number.
To write 114 in Roman Numerals, we group 114 as 100 + 10 + 4.
100 in Roman Numeral — C
10 in Roman Numeral — X
4 in Roman Numeral — IV
So, 114 is written as CXIV in Roman Numerals.
Students make mistakes when writing a number in Roman Numerals. To master Roman Numerals, we can learn a few common mistakes and the ways to avoid them.
Find the sum of LIV and LX.
The sum of LIV and LX is CXIV.
In Roman numerals, LIV is 54 and LX is 60. The sum of these numbers is 54 + 60 = 114. 114 in Roman numerals is written as CXIV.
A historian is cataloging ancient coins. He has CXIV coins, and he decides to distribute them into XVIII collections. Find the average number of coins per collection.
The average number of coins per collection is VI with a remainder of II.
To find the average, divide the total number of coins by the number of collections.
CXIV = 114
XVIII = 18
114 / 18 = 6 remainder 2
6 in Roman numerals is VI, and the remainder is II.
Convert the difference between CXXX and XVI to Roman numerals.
The difference is CXIV.
The difference of two numbers is the result of subtracting one from the other.
CXXX = 130
XVI = 16
130 - 16 = 114
114 in Roman numerals can be written as CXIV.
What is the product of XIX and VI?
The product of XIX and VI is CXIV.
In Roman numerals, XIX is 19 and VI is 6. The product of these numbers is 19 × 6 = 114. In Roman numerals, 114 is written as CXIV.
Express the sum of LIII and LXI using Roman numerals.
The sum is CXIV.
First, convert the numbers to Roman numerals and sum them.
LIII = 53
LXI = 61
53 + 61 = 114
114 in Roman numerals is written as CXIV.
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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