204 in Roman Numerals

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. 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 CCIV to represent 204, where C is 100, another C is 100, 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, VI → V + I → 5 + 1 = 6

Rule 2: Repetition Method

To write a large number, certain Roman numerals can be repeated three times. CCC → 300.

Rule 3: Subtraction Method

If a small number is followed by a large number in Roman numerals, we subtract the smaller number from the large 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 don't write VV for 10; instead, we use X, and 8 is written as VIII, not IIIIIIII.
 

Let’s now learn how to write 204 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 204 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.

To write 204 in Roman Numerals, follow the steps:

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

For 204, we write it as 200 + 4.

Step 2: Converting the number into Roman numerals:  

200 in Roman numerals — CC  
4 in Roman numerals — IV  

Step 3: Combine the Roman numerals together.  

Therefore, 204 in Roman numerals is CC (200) + IV (4) = CCIV  
 

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

To write 204 in Roman numerals, we group 204 as 200 + 4.  

200 in Roman numerals — CC  
4 in Roman numerals — IV  

So, 204 is written as CCIV 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 204.

CCIII = 203  
CCIV = 204  
CCV = 205  
CCVI = 206  
CCVII = 207  
CCVIII = 208  
CCIX = 209  
 

• Addition Rule: The addition method is used when a large number is followed by a smaller numeral, and the values are added. For example, CCIV = CC + IV = 200 + 4 = 204.
   
• Grouping Method: Here, the given number is grouped based on its place value and then converted into Roman numerals. For example, 204 = 200 + 4 = CCIV.
   
• Repetition Rule: Certain symbols (I, X, C, M) in the Roman numeric system can be repeated only up to three times. For example, CCC = 300 (C is repeated three times to represent the number 300).
   
• Subtraction Method: The subtraction method is used when a smaller numeral precedes a larger one. For example, IV = V - I = 5 - 1 = 4.
   
• Limitation Rule: Some symbols like V, L, and D cannot be repeated. For example, VV is not used for 10; instead, X is used.