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, showcase Roman Numerals. Have you noticed the names and wondered what these symbols (I and II) represented? Those are Roman Numerals. Earlier, people used fingers, sticks, bones, etc., to count. As 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 CCCIII to represent 303, where CCC is 300 and III is 3. 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.
The addition method is used when the smaller number is placed after the larger number. For example, CCCIII → CCC + III → 300 + 3 = 303.
To write a large number, there are certain Roman Numerals that can be repeated up to three times. E.g., CCC → 300.
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.
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.
Let’s now learn how to write 303 in Roman Numerals. Follow these methods to write the number in Roman Numerals.
In the expansion method, based on the place value, the number is broken down. In this section, we will learn how to write 303 in Roman numerals using the expansion method.
To write 303 in Roman Numerals, follow the steps:
Step 1: Break the number based on the place value: hundreds, tens, and ones.
For 303, we write it as 300 + 3.
Step 2: Converting the number into Roman Numerals:
Step 3: Combine the Roman Numerals together.
Therefore, 303 in Roman Numerals is CCC (300) + III (3) = CCCIII.
When writing a large number in Roman Numerals, we group the number.
To write 303 in Roman Numerals, we group 303 as 300 + 3:
So, 303 is written as CCCIII 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 ways to avoid them.
A historian is examining two ancient scrolls. One is labeled with the year CCC and the other with the year III. Calculate the combined age of these scrolls in Roman numerals.
The combined age of the scrolls is CCCIII.
The scroll labeled CCC represents the year 300.
The scroll labeled III represents the year 3.
Adding these together: 300 + 3 = 303.
303 in Roman numerals is written as CCCIII.
An archaeologist finds a chest containing CCCIII coins, which need to be equally distributed among III families. Determine how many coins each family will receive.
Each family will receive CI coins.
To find the number of coins per family, divide the total number of coins by the number of families:
CCCIII = 303
III = 3
303 / 3 = 101
101 in Roman numerals is CI.
A collector has CC and CIII rare stamps. What is the total number of stamps the collector has in Roman numerals?
The total number of stamps is CCCIII.
The collector has CC rare stamps, which is 200.
The collector also has CIII rare stamps, which is 103.
Adding these gives: 200 + 103 = 303.
303 in Roman numerals is CCCIII.
During a treasure hunt, a participant finds a map indicating the location of XX and CCLXXXIII treasures. What is the total number of treasures indicated on the map?
The total number of treasures is CCCIII.
The map indicates XX treasures, which is 20.
It also indicates CCLXXXIII treasures, which is 283.
Adding these gives: 20 + 283 = 303.
303 in Roman numerals is CCCIII.
A scribe writes down a series of events that occurred over CCC years. If an event took place III years before the last recorded event, what is the year of that event in Roman numerals?
The year of the event is CCXCVII.
The scribe records events over CCC years, which is 300.
The event occurred III years before the last recorded event, so we subtract:
300 - 3 = 297.
297 in Roman numerals is CCXCVII
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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